lineman
nounUK /ˈlaɪnmən/
US /ˈlaɪnmən/
A lineman is a person who fixes or builds power lines and telephone wires.
The lineman climbed the pole to repair the broken wire.
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2. In football, a lineman is a player who stands on the line and blocks or tackles.
The lineman blocked the defender so the runner could score.
3. A lineman is a worker who lays or repairs railroad tracks.
The lineman checked the rails before the train arrived.
4. In sports like tennis, a lineman is a judge who watches whether the ball lands inside the line.
The lineman called the ball out.