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lineman

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Pronunciation: US /ˈlaɪnmən/

lineman means: An American football player who plays at the line where each play begins.

noun

FOOTBALL LINE PLAYERB2

An American football player who plays at the line where each play begins.

  • The lineman blocked the defender.
  • Their best defensive lineman injured his knee.
  • Two offensive linemen protected the quarterback.

Common phrases: offensive lineman, defensive lineman, starting lineman

CABLE WORKERC1

A worker who puts up or repairs power or telephone cables above the ground.

  • The lineman repaired the cable.
  • A lineman climbed the pole after the storm.
  • Several linemen worked overnight to restore electricity.

Similar words: linesman

Common phrases: power lineman, utility lineman, lineman training

RAILWAY TRACK WORKERC2

A worker who repairs railway tracks.

  • The lineman replaced a damaged rail.
  • A railway lineman inspected the track after the flood.
  • The linemen repaired the tracks before the next train arrived.

Similar words: track worker

Common phrases: railway lineman, lineman repairs

Questions about lineman

What does lineman mean?

An American football player who plays at the line where each play begins.

What is lineman in other languages?

Türkçe: çizgi oyuncusu · Español: jugador de línea · Français: joueur de ligne · Deutsch: Linienspieler · Italiano: giocatore di linea · 日本語: ラインマン

How do you pronounce lineman?

It is pronounced /ˈlaɪnmən/.

How do you use lineman in a sentence?

The lineman blocked the defender. Their best defensive lineman injured his knee.

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