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Lineman
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Simple meaning
What does Lineman mean?
A lineman is a player or worker connected with lines.
Dictionary definition
A player in a line position in football, or a worker who repairs utility lines.
Example sentences
Lineman in a sentence
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The lineman practiced footwork at football practice.
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A utility lineman repaired the power line after the storm.
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The article explained how the word lineman can describe different jobs depending on context.
Synonyms
Words like Lineman
line playerA line player plays in a line position on a team.
utility workerA utility worker helps maintain services such as power lines.
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Word family
Lineman word family
Base word
lineman
noun
lineman
Base form.
noun
linemen
Irregular plural form of lineman.
noun
line
A row, mark, or connected path.
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Practice 1
What does lineman mean?
Lineman means a lineman is a player or worker connected with lines.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lineman?
A line player plays in a line position on a team.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses lineman correctly?
This sentence shows the meaning of lineman in context. A helpful contrast is spectator: A spectator watches instead of playing or repairing.
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