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lineman

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪnmən/
Definition of lineman

noun (plural linemen)

  • 1a person employed in laying and maintaining railway track.
  • North American term for linesman (sense 2).
  • 2 American Football a player positioned on the line of scrimmage.

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Definition of lineman in the US English dictionary
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