lineman

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

line·man

noun \ˈlīn-mən\

Definition of LINEMAN

1
: one who sets up or repairs electric wire communication or power lines —called also linesman
2
: a player in the forward line of a team; specifically : a football player in the line

First Known Use of LINEMAN

1876

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