lineman (ˈlaɪnmən) ![]() | |
| —n , pl -men | |
| 1. | another name for platelayer |
| 2. | a person who does the chaining, taping, or marking of points for a surveyor |
| 3. | (Austral), (NZ) (formerly) the member of a beach life-saving team who controlled the line used to help drowning swimmers and surfers |
| 4. | American football a member of the row of players who start each down positioned on either side of the line of scrimmage |
| 5. | (US), (Canadian) another word for linesman |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |