Linesman
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside)
Framework senses
- §1
- a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
- §2
- official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside)