Lineman

Lineman
Lineman Line"man (l[imac]n"m[a^]n), n.; pl. {Linemen} (l[imac]n"m[e^]n). 1. One who carries the line in surveying, etc.; the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole. [1913 Webster]

2. A man employed to examine the rails of a railroad to see if they are in good condition; also, a man employed to install or repair telegraph, telephone, television cable, or power lines. Also called {linesman}. [1913 Webster]

3. (Football) A player whose position is in the first (forward) line, as opposed to a {back}; one who plays on the line of scrimmage. specifically: a center, guard, or tackle. [PJC]

4. A ladies' man who is especially adept at inventing effective introductory phrases (pick-up lines) to gain a woman's attention. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

5. the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage. [WordNet sense 4] [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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