noun
Uncommon
lineman
Lineman (noun) means a worker who installs and repairs overhead power or telephone lines. Example: “The lineman climbed the pole to fix the downed cable.”
noun
1
A worker who installs and repairs overhead power or telephone lines.
"The lineman climbed the pole to fix the downed cable."
2
In American football, a player who lines up on the line of scrimmage.
"The offensive lineman protected the quarterback all game."
How to use lineman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a utility worker who fixes overhead cables, or a football player stationed on the line of scrimmage.
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The _____ climbed the pole to fix the downed cable.
Etymology
Formed from line plus -man, originally describing someone who works on telegraph and power lines.
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What does “lineman” mean?
The word “lineman” means a worker who installs and repairs overhead power or telephone lines. In plain terms, either a utility worker who fixes overhead cables, or a football player stationed on the line of scrimmage.
How do you use “lineman” in a sentence?
Here is “lineman” used in a sentence: “The lineman climbed the pole to fix the downed cable.”
What part of speech is “lineman”?
“Lineman” is a noun.
Is “lineman” a common word?
“Lineman” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lineman” have?
“Lineman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a worker who installs and repairs overhead power or telephone lines.
