noun

linesman

linesman, line judge, lineman

The linesman raised his flag for offside.

The linesman raised his flag for offside.

A linesman was working on the power cables.

A lineman was working on the power cables.

((a/the)) linesman an official in a sports game or a worker on lines. The linesman raised his flag for offside.

Synonyms: assistant referee, line judge, umpire

A compound of 'line' and 'man'. Literally, a man who watches the line.

A 'man' who watches the 'lines' in a game or works on power 'lines'.

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