Definitions for lineman

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lineman line·man

Spelling: [lahyn-muh n]

IPA: /ˈlaɪn mən/

Lineman is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 175 anagrams from letters in lineman (aeilmnn).

Definitions for lineman

noun

1. Also, linesman. a person who installs or repairs telephone, telegraph, or other wires.
2. Football. one of the players in the line, as a center, guard, tackle, or end.
3. Surveying. a person who marks the positions of a survey mark with a range pole or the like.

Origin of lineman

First recorded in 1855-60; line¹ + -man

Examples for lineman

Breaking away from Louise, she sought the lineman of her acquaintance.

Down these the lineman, stubborn and bleeding, drove a desperate way.

Citi is now betting the lineman can transform into a quarterback.

It was only after a moment 92 that the lineman could be seen to gain.

"I'll inform you later," replied Neale, turning to the lineman.

The lineman snorted and the operator saw that his appeal had fallen flat.

"I'll need a long rope," Neale had said to King, his lineman.

A clicking of tools followed as the lineman selected a pair of pliers.

A former Colgate University lineman, Rooney was a pugnacious GI who had trouble keeping his lips zipped.

He recalled the first appearance of the lineman in the library.