01 n. One who carries the line in surveying, etc.; the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole.
pl.
Linemen ((līn"mĕn))
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1.
One who carries the line in surveying, etc.; the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole.
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2.
A man employed to examine the rails of a railroad to see if they are in good condition; also, a man employed to install or repair telegraph, telephone, television cable, or power lines. Also called linesman. Also: linesman
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3.
A player whose position is in the first (forward) line, as opposed to a back; one who plays on the line of scrimmage.(Football)
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4.
A ladies' man who is especially adept at inventing effective introductory phrases (pick-up lines) to gain a woman's attention.[Colloq.]
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5.
the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage.