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Linesman Definition & Meaning

linesman
noun
  1. official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside)
  2. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines

"Linesman" in song lyrics

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  • "I played the role of coach, plus the ref and the linesman"
    Classified — Freezin in the Cold
  • "Trophy would be broken, forget it, credit the linesman"
    Dilated Peoples — The Last Line of Defense

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Frequently asked questions

What does linesman mean?
official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside) a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
What part of speech is linesman?
Linesman is a noun.
How many definitions does linesman have?
Linesman has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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