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linesman
In a sporting context, "linesman" is a traditional term, but it is increasingly replaced by "assistant referee" in professional soccer and other sports to be more gender-neutral and to reflect the official's broader role in assisting the head referee.
In the context of utility work, the term refers specifically to those working on overhead power lines. It carries a connotation of high physical risk and specialized technical skill, often associated with "lineworkers."
When using the word, context is key: in a stadium, it refers to the person with the flag; in a storm or near a power pole, it refers to the technician.
Meanings
Examples
The linesman raised his flag to signal an offside.
I wonder if the linesman saw that ball go out of bounds.
The referee ignored the linesman and allowed the play to continue.
Wait, the linesman is calling a foul on the sideline.
A linesman had to climb the pole to fix the transformer after the storm.
My uncle worked as a linesman for the city power company for thirty years.
The emergency crew sent a linesman to restore power to the neighborhood.
Being a linesman is a dangerous job especially during winter blizzards.