lineman

[ lahyn-muhn ]

/ ˈlaɪn mən /

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noun, plural line·men.

Also linesman. a person who installs or repairs telephone, telegraph, or other wires.

Football. one of the players in the line, as a center, guard, tackle, or end.

Surveying. a person who marks the positions of a survey mark with a range pole or the like.

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Origin of lineman

First recorded in 1855–60; line¹ + -man

usage note for lineman

See -man.

OTHER WORDS FROM lineman

un·der·line·man, noun, plural un·der·line·men.

Words nearby lineman

line integral, Line Islands, line item, line-item veto, Lineker, lineman, line management, lineman's pliers, line mark, linen, linen closet

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How to use lineman in a sentence

Along the way, he oversaw the draft selections of quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive linemen Ndamukong Suh and Ezekiel Ansah, orchestrated a trade of receiver Roy Williams that netted three picks, and led the Lions on two postseason runs.
Washington working to hire 49ers executive Martin Mayhew to a front-office role|Nicki Jhabvala, Mark Maske|January 20, 2021|Washington Post
A veteran lineman is on the verge of landing a spot in the NFL history books.
A veteran lineman could become the first to play for two NFL teams in the same postseason|Cindy Boren|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
A timeline of Alex Smith’s remarkable comeback Washington entered intensive protocols after Matt Ioannidis, a defensive lineman on injured reserve, tested positive for the coronavirus.
Washington football timeline: From Ron Rivera hiring to playoff exit|Sam Fortier|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
The play resulted in a 23-yard loss after one of his linemen recovered the loose ball, but it came close to being a catastrophic turnover.
Eight big questions for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs|John Clayton|January 12, 2021|Washington Post

The Browns were so short on linemen that defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi blocked on the field goal team.
Browns shake off their history, secure first playoff win since 1995|Adam Kilgore, Des Bieler|January 11, 2021|Washington Post
“He was a good matchup,” Jones said of Brown, a defensive lineman for his high school football team.
'Go Ahead and Shoot Me': The Veteran Who Defied Ferguson's Cops|Justin Glawe|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
University of Missouri All-American defensive lineman and likely NFL draft pick Michael Sam is gay.
Up to a Point: P.J. O’Rourke on Valentine’s Day and Oral Hygiene|P. J. O’Rourke|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Suppose the “best” football player was an offensive lineman for Youngstown State?
The Heisman ‘Bad Boys’: Jameis Winston, Johnny Manziel, and Who Should Really Win|Allen Barra|December 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
So naturally it turned to a former college-football lineman.
Citi's Parade of CEOs|Daniel Gross|October 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Citi is now betting the lineman can transform into a quarterback.
Citi's Parade of CEOs|Daniel Gross|October 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A lineman was sent out to repair it under escort of civil guards, who were forced by the rebels to retire.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
You can make a lineman's holster in the same way, using plastic or soft leather.
Electricity for the 4-H Scientist|Eric B. Wilson
Drew turned toward Stockbridge as the lineman shuffled through the portires.
Whispering Wires|Henry Leverage
He was a lineman for a telegraph company, healthy and strong, used to open-air life and hard work.
The Kempton-Wace Letters|Jack London
"Anybody ought to know it 'thout being told, you old Rube," growled the lineman, who was from Boggs City.
The Daughter of Anderson Crow|George Barr McCutcheon

British Dictionary definitions for lineman

lineman

/ (ˈlaɪnmən) /

noun plural -men

another name for platelayer

a person who does the chaining, taping, or marking of points for a surveyor

Australian and NZ (formerly) the member of a beach life-saving team who controlled the line used to help drowning swimmers and surfers

American football a member of the row of players who start each down positioned on either side of the line of scrimmage

US and Canadian another word for linesman (def. 2)

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