linesman
Translation
linesman, assistant referee, line judge
Examples
The linesman raised his flag for offside.
The linesman raised his flag for offside.
The tennis linesman made a close call.
The tennis linesman made a close call.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) linesman ((verb)) an official performing an action The linesman raised the flag.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assistant referee, line judge
Etymology
A compound of 'line' + 'man'. The person who watches the lines in sport.
Memory Tips
It's easy to remember as a 'man' (person) whose job is to watch the 'lines' on a sports field.