Definition of lineman in English:
lineman
nounPlural linemen ˈlʌɪnmənˈlaɪnmən
1A person employed in laying and maintaining railway track.
Example sentencesExamples
- Contractor linemen forget to use personal protective equipment, such as insulated gloves, more often than utility linemen, he says.
- 1.1North American A person employed for the repair and maintenance of telephone or electricity power lines; a linesman.
2American Football
A player positioned on the line of scrimmage.
Example sentencesExamples
- The team is expected to go for a linebacker, a cornerback and a defensive lineman with three of its first four picks; the order of priority will be determined by the players available.
- The team focused on defense, selecting two linebackers, two defensive linemen and two cornerbacks.
- These 300-pounders are trying to compete with the faster and stronger defensive linemen of today's National Football League.
- In addition, too many wideouts and defensive linemen have not been maximized.
- But knowing Belichick's defensive bent, he could just as easily choose a lineman, linebacker, cornerback, or safety.