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 list includes five-star defensive back Brandon Arrington, who is headed to Texas A&M, and defensive lineman Frank Fanua, who signed with Cal.
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
However, there was just one offensive lineman signed, Tampa’s Riley Wilson, and zero defensive linemen.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Two years ago, Detroit lost at Dallas 20-19 after a 2-point conversion pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker was negated because the officials said offensive lineman Dan Skipper reported as eligible and Decker did not.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
All 20 of the high school signees are from the state of Texas, while TCU also added a junior college signee and Oklahoma State offensive lineman Noah McKinney, a transfer who counts as the 22nd member of the early class.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
However, there was just one offensive lineman signed, Tampa’s Riley Wilson, and zero defensive linemen.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Two years ago, Detroit lost at Dallas 20-19 after a 2-point conversion pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker was negated because the officials said offensive lineman Dan Skipper reported as eligible and Decker did not.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
All 20 of the high school signees are from the state of Texas, while TCU also added a junior college signee and Oklahoma State offensive lineman Noah McKinney, a transfer who counts as the 22nd member of the early class.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Lineman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineman. Accessed 8 Dec. 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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