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lineman

lineman

7.2
A survey helper who holds a measuring pole to mark points in the field
  • noun
  • /ˈlaɪnˌmæn/
  • Jargon
translation icon : ayudante de topógrafo

Examples

  • "In the background, the music system was playing 'Wichita Lineman.'

    Fiction book (1992)

  • (WICHITA LINEMAN PLAYING)

    Bandslam (2009)

  • The lineman carefully marked the positions with a range pole during the surveying project.

  • The skilled lineman assisted the surveyor by accurately placing the range pole in the field.

  • After the lineman finished marking the area, the survey team collected their data for analysis.

Synonyms

chainman
vslineman
  • Archaic
1 9.2

A person who helps a surveyor measure distances on land with a chain or tape

focuses on marking positions with a range pole rather than measuring distances
linewoman
vslineman
  • UK
9.9

A woman who measures and marks positions with a long pole

is the same assistant role but in a gender-neutral or male form
line surveyor
vslineman
  • Specialized
7.4

A person who measures and marks straight lines on land

is an assistant role that marks positions rather than a responsible surveyor

Surface Forms

lineman singular
linemen plural

Morphology

lineman = line + man (transparent) = line + man

A straightforward compound denoting a person who marks or works with survey lines; the relation to the components is direct.

Etymology

Lineman is built from line and man, meaning a 'man who marks a line'. In surveying a lineman holds the range pole and marks straight lines or points on the ground, so the name fits the job.