Found 2 items, similar to linesman.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: linesman 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]
English → English (gcide) Definition: linesman 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] 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]