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Lineman (Noun)

(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The center lineman was a dominant force on the team, clearing the way for the running back to score touchdowns.
A career-ending injury forced the star lineman to retire after only five seasons in the NFL.
As the opposing team's best lineman rushed towards him, the quarterback scrambled to his left to avoid the sack.
After struggling with pass blocking early in the season, the left tackle lineman finally began to assert himself on the field.
During his time in college, the burly lineman developed a reputation as a hard-hitting player with a nasty streak.

One of the players on the line of scrimmage.

Nouns denoting people.

The left tackle is one of the most important linemen on the team, responsible for protecting the quarterback's blind side.
As a lineman, his primary job is to block the opposing team's defensive players and clear a path for the running back.
The defensive lineman's sack of the quarterback was the turning point in the game, as it led to a change in possession and a subsequent score.
He's been playing lineman since high school, and his experience and strength make him a valuable asset to the team.
The rookie lineman struggled to adjust to the speed of the game, often finding himself beaten by quicker and more agile opponents.

The surveyor who marks positions with a range pole.

Nouns denoting people.

A person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines.

Nouns denoting people.

The lineman climbed the pole to fix the broken power line.
A lineman was called to the scene to repair the downed telephone wires.
The lineman worked tirelessly to restore electricity to the neighborhood after the storm.
The company hired a team of linemen to install new fiber optic cables throughout the city.
The lineman's job required him to work at heights and in all types of weather conditions.