lineman

English

noun
Definitions
  • a person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman
  • (American football) a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage

Etymology

Suffix from English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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