Definify.com
Webster 1913 Edition
Lineman
Line′man
(līn′măn)
, Noun.
pl.
Linemen
(līn′mĕn)
. 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
linesman
. 4.
A ladies’ man who is especially adept at inventing effective introductory phrases (
pick-up lines
) to gain a woman's attention. [Colloq.]
Definition 2025
lineman
lineman
English
Noun
lineman (plural linemen)
- a person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman
- (American football) a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage
Translations
installer
|
|
playing position in football
|