Lineman /(līn"măn)/

pl. Linemen ((līn"mĕn))

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.
3. A player whose position is in the first (forward) line, as opposed to a back; one who plays on the line of scrimmage. (Football)
4. A ladies' man who is especially adept at inventing effective introductory phrases (pick-up lines) to gain a woman's attention. [Colloq.]
5. the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage.