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 Seahawks, though, acquired another interior lineman in that year’s draft and cut Britt the next day.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
As the replay of the touchdown run was being shared on social media, multiple people took note of Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
With younger linemen like rookie Cam Jackson, Jaden Crumedy, LaBryan Ray and Bobby Brown still developing, Robinson’s influence has made a noticeable mark in their growth.
—Mike Kaye
october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Block steering has been overhauled to give you more control when engaged in a one-on-one block against an offensive lineman.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
As the replay of the touchdown run was being shared on social media, multiple people took note of Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
With younger linemen like rookie Cam Jackson, Jaden Crumedy, LaBryan Ray and Bobby Brown still developing, Robinson’s influence has made a noticeable mark in their growth.
—Mike Kaye
october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Block steering has been overhauled to give you more control when engaged in a one-on-one block against an offensive lineman.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Lineman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineman. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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lineman
noun
line·man
ˈlīn-mən 
1
: one who sets up or repairs power or telephone lines
2
: a football player whose position is on the line of scrimmage
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