linejudge
nounUK /ˈlaɪn.dʒʌdʒ/
US /ˈlaɪn.dʒʌdʒ/
A linejudge is a person who watches a line in a game and says if a ball goes out.
The linejudge raised a flag when the ball landed outside the line.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An official in tennis who decides whether a ball lands inside or outside the lines.
The linejudge called the serve out.
3. A person who assists the main referee in sports like football or volleyball.
The linejudge signaled for a foul near the sideline.
4. Someone whose job is to make decisions about boundaries during a competition.
Each linejudge stood at a different edge of the court.