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
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The Chargers and rookie offensive lineman Dan Feeney have agreed to a four-year deal, meaning the team has now signed each of its picks from the most recent NFL draft.
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Urbik is getting a lot of work with the starters this spring, but there’s competition to be the first interior lineman off the bench.
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Disruptive Georgia defensive lineman Darnell Jefferies arrived in Baton Rouge on Thursday for his first visit to the school.
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Among other players nominated: Nebraska quarterback and 2001 Heisman winner Eric Crouch, Cornhuskers offensive linemen Aaron Taylor and Zach Wiegert and Oklahoma defensive back Rickey Dixon.
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No Bears lineman has been the primary starter at left tackle for three consecutive seasons since John Tait from 2005 to 2007.
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PHOENIX — Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman David Parry has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to reduced charges stemming from a Feb. 25 incident in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Defensive lineman Jordan Carrell’s dream became reality when he was drafted in the seventh round by the Dallas Cowboys in April.
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In football, lineman and linebackers crowded the line of scrimmage, daring the Cleveland Browns to not hand the ball of to Jim Brown.
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1876
First Known Use of lineman
1876
LINEMAN Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of lineman for English Language Learners
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American football : a player whose position is on the line of scrimmage
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: a person whose job is to set up and repair power lines or telephone lines
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