line·man /ˈlaɪnmən/
執線手;保路工;架線工
Line·man n.; pl. Linemen
1. One who carries the line in surveying, etc.; the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole.
2. A man employed to examine the rails of a railroad to see if they are in good condition; also, a man employed to install or repair telegraph, telephone, television cable, or power lines. Also called linesman.
4. A ladies' man who is especially adept at inventing effective introductory phrases (pick-up lines) to gain a woman's attention. [Colloq.]
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lineman
n 1: one of the players on the line of scrimmage
2: the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole
3: a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone
lines [syn: electrician, linesman]
4: the position of a player on a football team who is stationed
on the line of scrimmage