linesman
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5.9
- noun
- /ˈlaɪnzˌmæn/
- UK
- Wearing a safety harness, the linesman climbed the pole to repair the damaged cable.
Examples
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The linesman repaired the broken power line.
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She called the utility company, and a linesman arrived an hour later to check the wires.
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The linesman worked through the night to restore power after the storm.
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Many linesmen work to ensure our electricity is reliable.
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When the power went out, a linesman was dispatched to fix the broken electrical lines.
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The linesman carefully inspected the telephone wires after a strong windstorm knocked them down.
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To ensure safety, the linesman wore protective gear while working on the high-voltage power lines.
Synonyms
8
5.9
A worker who climbs poles to install and fix power or telephone lines
1
8.4
A woman who installs and fixes wires for electricity or phone service
1
6.8
A person who installs and repairs electric cables and equipment in buildings
A woman who installs and fixes power or phone lines
A person who installs or fixes electric cables and equipment in buildings
A person who installs and repairs network and phone cables
Compounds
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7.6
An official who watches the line where play starts and records yards gained or lost
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Linesman uses line, meaning a wire or cable, and -man, meaning a person. So a linesman is the worker who installs or fixes power or telephone 'lines'.