line
sman
Plural
linesmen
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a person responsible for installing, maintaining, or repairing overhead and underground electrical or communication lines
- After the storm, the linesman quickly repaired the damaged power lines.
- The linesman worked through the night to restore the downed telephone cables.
- Safety gear is essential for a linesman working on high-voltage lines.
- The linesman inspected the wires to ensure they were properly connected.
- Training to become a linesman involves learning how to handle live electrical wires safely.
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an official who assists the referee by monitoring specific areas of the field or court in sports
A linesman is an official in sports, especially in games like soccer, tennis, or hockey, who assists the main referee by watching the boundary lines of the playing area. They are responsible for making decisions about whether a ball or puck is in or out of bounds and helping the referee by signaling for offside or fouls. In soccer, for example, a linesman uses a flag to signal when a ball has crossed the sideline or when players are offside. Their role supports the main referee in ensuring the game is fair and that the rules are followed.
- Every match needs a vigilant linesman to help the referee.
- The linesman raised his flag to signal an offside in the soccer match.
- During the game, the linesman closely watched the boundary lines.
- The linesman indicated that the puck had crossed the blue line in hockey.
- At the end of the match, the referee thanked the linesman for his assistance.