Definitions of lineman

1. One who carries the line in surveying, etc.; the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole.

2. A man employed to examine the rails of a railroad to see if they are in good condition; also, a man employed to install or repair telegraph, telephone, television cable, or power lines. Also called linesman.

3. A player whose position is in the first ( forward) line, as opposed to a back; one who plays on the line of scrimmage.

4. the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage

5. one of the players on the line of scrimmage

6. One who carries the line in surveying, etc.

7. A man employed to examine the rails of a railroad to see if they are in good condition; also, a man employed to repair telegraph lines.