noun

linesman

linesman, assistant referee, line judge

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.

((the)) linesman ((verb)) an official performing an action The linesman raised the flag.

Synonyms: assistant referee, line judge

A compound of 'line' + 'man'. The person who watches the lines in sport.

It's easy to remember as a 'man' (person) whose job is to watch the 'lines' on a sports field.

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