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linesman

li·nes·man

uncommon dated

noun

1.

official (in tennis or soccer or football) who assists the referee is some way (especially by watching for off-sides or out of bounds)

2.

a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines

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Origin

From line + -s- + -man.

Phrases

  • head linesman

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