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Lineman Definition & Meaning

lineman
noun
  1. one of the players on the line of scrimmage
  2. the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole
  3. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
  4. (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage

"Lineman" in song lyrics

See how lineman is used in real songs:

  • "Bout to run you over like a defensive lineman"
    Babyface Fensta f/ Lee-Major, Q-Plex — Camp Crystal Lake
  • "Where the kids grow up they wanna be lineman"
    Dom Pachino — Camo Commando
  • "I'm a frontline soldier like a lineman"
    Yukmouth — Do it B.I.

Usage tips for "lineman"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lineman mean?
one of the players on the line of scrimmage the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage
What part of speech is lineman?
Lineman is a noun.
How many definitions does lineman have?
Lineman has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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