lineman

noun

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line·man | \ 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

Examples of lineman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Offensive tackle Renato Brown and defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte both left the game in the first half. — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2021 Broncos’ defensive end Shelby Harris, defensive lineman Mike Purcell, outside linebacker Malik Reed and inside linebacker Justin Stmad are also active. — Ryan Mcfadden, baltimoresun.com, 3 Oct. 2021 Defensive lineman Jalen Carter, who is listed at 6-3, 310 pounds, got the call at fullback and proceeded to destroy THREE Razorback defenders as Zamir White plunged in from 3 yards out. — Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2021 Backup defensive lineman Tim Smith had the tackle on the first one at the 6-yard line just as Jerrion Ealy appeared to find some daylight. — Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 3 Oct. 2021 Defensive lineman Bilal Nichols caught the ricochet in the air, and the Bears marched 89 yards in six plays to take a 14-0 lead. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2021 Poteet defensive lineman Alex Robinson had a fumble recovery in the third quarter, setting up a 40-yard field goal by Nicholas Aguilar to avoid a shutout. — Dallas News, 2 Oct. 2021 After Cardinal Gibbons cut the deficit to 20-17 on a 1-yard fourth-quarter touchdown by Moulton, defensive lineman Greg Otten stripped the ball from Inniss and recovered a fumble at the Heritage 10-yard line. — Adam Lichtenstein, sun-sentinel.com, 2 Oct. 2021 Defensive lineman Tyler Johnson, who was limited in practice this week, is questionable for the game. — Emily Horos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2021

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