linestewards

noun
UK /ˈlaɪnˌstjuːədz/
US /ˈlaɪnˌstuːərdz/

People who take care of the lines on a ship.

The linestewards checked every rope before the ship left the dock.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Workers who look after the painted lines on a sports field.

The linestewards repainted the field before the big game.

3. Helpers who keep a queue or line of people in order.

The linestewards guided the crowd into a neat line.

4. People in charge of the lines used for fishing.

The linestewards untangled the fishing lines at dawn.