lineman

American  

[lahyn-muhn] / ˈlaɪn mən /

noun

plural

linemen

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

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

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

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lineman British  

/ ˈlaɪnmən /

noun

1. another name for platelayer

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

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

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

5. another word for linesman

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Gender

See -man.

Other Word Forms

• underlineman noun

Etymology

Origin of lineman

First recorded in 1855–60; line ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

Patriots defensive lineman Milton Williams played last season for the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times

If the Rams keep the picks, they could prioritize drafting a cornerback and offensive lineman.

From Los Angeles Times

What sets Manyweather apart from the rest is his unique combination of playing as an offensive lineman in college himself, as well as his degree in history and kinesiology.

From BBC

Poko, a former high school and junior college defensive lineman whose career was cut short by a foot injury, was in the latter group.

From Los Angeles Times

Kevin Johnson, a former NFL defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders, was found dead at a homeless encampment Wednesday, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times