n. | 1. | One who carries the line in surveying, etc.; the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole. |
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 | |
3. | (Football) A player whose position is in the first (forward) line, as opposed to a | |
4. | A ladies' man who is especially adept at inventing effective introductory phrases ( | |
5. | the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | lineman - the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole | |
3. | lineman - a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines Synonyms: electrician, linesman | |
4. | lineman - the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage |