An official in sports such as football or hockey who assists the referee by watching for infractions and signaling when the ball or puck goes out of play.
The linesman raised his flag to indicate that the ball had crossed the sideline.
A worker responsible for the maintenance and repair of power lines or telephone lines.
The linesman climbed the utility pole to fix the damaged power line after the storm.
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An official in sports such as football or hockey who assists the referee by watching for infractions and ensuring the rules are followed, particularly those related to the boundaries of the playing area.
The linesmen raised their flags to signal an offside during the match.
A person who installs and maintains power lines, also known as a lineman.
The linesmen worked tirelessly to restore electricity after the storm.