1. plural of linesman; officials in sports who assist the referee by watching for rule violations along the sidelines or specific lines
Usage: sports
2. plural of linesman; workers who install, maintain, or repair electrical power lines or telephone lines
Usage: technical

Examples

• The linesmen called an offside penalty during the hockey game.
• Two linesmen assisted the referee in monitoring the soccer match.
• The utility company sent linesmen to repair the damaged power lines.
• Experienced linesmen worked through the night to restore electricity.
• The linesmen flagged the player for being in an illegal position.
• Safety training is essential for all linesmen working with high voltage.