Linesman

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  linesman \linesman\ n.
     1. the official (in tennis or soccer) who watches the lines.
        [WordNet 1.5]
  
     2. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone
        lines.
  
     Syn: electrician, lineman.
          [WordNet 1.5] Line-up

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  linesman
       n 1: official (in tennis or soccer or football) who assists the
            referee is some way (especially by watching for
            off-sides or out of bounds)
       2: a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone
          lines [syn: {electrician}, {lineman}]