What is linesman? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of linesman

linesmannoun

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/ˈlʌɪnzmən/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>linesman</b>

Where does the word linesman come from?

The term "linesman" originated in the sport of cricket, dating back to the 18th century. In cricket, the linesman is responsible for judging whether the ball landed within the boundaries of the pitch. The name comes from their duty of standing on the "lines" of the pitch to make these judgments. The term later expanded to be used in other sports, including association football, where it refers to the assistant referee who stands along the sideline.

Vocabulary summary linesman

typenoun

meaninga soldier of a unit (usually a regiment) fighting

meaningedge load (tennis, football)

meaningtelephone lineman

Example of vocabulary linesmannamespace

meaning

an official who helps the referee in some games that are played on a field or court, especially in deciding whether or where a ball crosses one of the lines. Linesmen are now officially called referee's assistants in football (soccer).

  • The hockey players were worried after their linesman raised his flag for offside.
  • The linesman signaled penalty against the football team for encroachment on the free kicks.
  • The basketball game was delayed when the linesman found a loose ball in the wrong place.
  • The linesman blew his whistle to end the overtime period in the ice hockey match.
  • The linesman's decision to disallow the goal was met with protest from the home crowd.
meaning

a person whose job is to repair phone or electricity power lines

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