HyperDic: lineman

English > 4 senses of the word lineman:
NOUNperson linemanone of the players on the line of scrimmage
person linemanthe surveyor who marks positions with a range pole
person lineman, electrician, linesmana person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
actlineman(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage
lineman > pronunciation
Soundslay'nmahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > lineman: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningOne of the players on the line of scrimmage.
Narrowercenter, snapper(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback
end(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage
guardThe person who plays that position on a football team
tackleThe person who plays that position on a football team
Broaderfootball player, footballerAn athlete who plays American football
English > lineman: 4 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningThe surveyor who marks positions with a range pole.
BroadersurveyorAn engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
English > lineman: 4 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines.
Synonymselectrician, linesman
NarrowergafferAn electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set
Broaderskilled worker, trained worker, skilled workmanA worker who has acquired special skills
Spanishchispa, electricista
Catalanelectricista
English > lineman: 4 senses > noun 4, act
Meaning(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage.
CategoryAmerican football, American football gameA game / game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long
Member oflinemenThe football players who line up on the line of scrimmage
Narrowercenter(American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play
end(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
guard(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
tackle(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
Broaderposition(in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player

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