lineman
noun
line·man ˈlīn-mən 
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Senior defensive lineman Zach Waibel led the Hornets in last week’s 27-6 win against Brunswick with four sacks. 
Matt Goul, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Senior defensive lineman Chris Ficka totaled 10 tackles (9 solo) with 2 sacks and an interception. J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Senior offensive lineman Jon Gaines II stood up in excited anticipation. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas announced the passing of senior defensive lineman Clark Yarbrough, 21, who collapsed Sunday morning. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 The Terps also provided constant pressure on Buffalo quarterback Cole Snyder, recording four sacks, including two from senior defensive lineman Henry Chibueze. Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun, 4 Sep. 2022 Senior offensive lineman Barrett Miller, who started every game last season, is expected to play in a reserve role. Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2022 Senior lineman Jalen Anderson got his chance to tote the ball, carrying four consecutive times for 27 yards in total and a score in the fourth quarter, which concluded with a running clock for the final 12-plus minutes. Ramon Scott, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 Fort Smith Southside senior defensive lineman Kage Castling has grown up listening to the stories. Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
Matt Goul, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Senior defensive lineman Chris Ficka totaled 10 tackles (9 solo) with 2 sacks and an interception. J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Senior offensive lineman Jon Gaines II stood up in excited anticipation. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas announced the passing of senior defensive lineman Clark Yarbrough, 21, who collapsed Sunday morning. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 The Terps also provided constant pressure on Buffalo quarterback Cole Snyder, recording four sacks, including two from senior defensive lineman Henry Chibueze. Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun, 4 Sep. 2022 Senior offensive lineman Barrett Miller, who started every game last season, is expected to play in a reserve role. Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2022 Senior lineman Jalen Anderson got his chance to tote the ball, carrying four consecutive times for 27 yards in total and a score in the fourth quarter, which concluded with a running clock for the final 12-plus minutes. Ramon Scott, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 Fort Smith Southside senior defensive lineman Kage Castling has grown up listening to the stories. Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1