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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Seven of the 10 offensive linemen on Denver’s active roster have been with the team for at least three seasons.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2025
Starting offensive lineman Trey Smith was officially ruled out with an ankle injury.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Defensive lineman Franky Olmedo (Chula Vista High School) had four sacks and defensive back Joshua Ferrara (Grossmont High) had six tackles and an interception.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
The Hurricanes anticipate Blay returning this week against Pittsburgh, which would give Miami its full arsenal of interior defensive lineman for the regular-season finale.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2025
Starting offensive lineman Trey Smith was officially ruled out with an ankle injury.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Defensive lineman Franky Olmedo (Chula Vista High School) had four sacks and defensive back Joshua Ferrara (Grossmont High) had six tackles and an interception.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
The Hurricanes anticipate Blay returning this week against Pittsburgh, which would give Miami its full arsenal of interior defensive lineman for the regular-season finale.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Lineman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineman. Accessed 29 Nov. 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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