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lineswoman

lineswoman

8.4
A woman who installs and fixes wires for electricity or phone service
  • noun
  • /ˈlaɪnzwʊmən/
  • UK
translation icon : técnica de líneas
  • The lineswoman quickly repaired the downed power cable after the storm.

Examples

  • The lineswoman worked late to finish the installation.

  • Many young women aspire to become a lineswoman in the electrical industry.

  • After years of training, she became the first lineswoman in her city.

  • Many lineswomen are now entering the field.

  • The lineswoman quickly repaired the downed power cable after the storm.

  • After years of training, she became the first lineswoman in her city.

  • Many young women aspire to become a lineswoman in the electrical industry.

Synonyms

lineman
vslineswoman
  • US
5 5.9

A worker who climbs poles to install and fix power or telephone lines

covers the same job but highlights the female identity rather than the work setting
linewoman
vslineswoman
  • UK
8.1

A woman who installs and fixes power or phone lines

is the same meaning but uses a different form of the term
linesman
vslineswoman
  • UK
5.9

A person who fixes power lines that carry electricity and phone services

focuses on the female role specifically rather than general gender wording
wirewoman
vslineswoman
8.9

A woman who installs and fixes electric wires in buildings

applies to outdoor utility lines rather than mainly indoor wiring
wireman
vslineswoman
6.8

A person who installs and repairs electric cables and equipment in buildings

focuses on outdoor line work rather than general internal wiring tasks
wirer
vslineswoman
7.7

A person who installs or fixes electric cables and equipment in buildings

limits work to installing or repairing external utility lines rather than wiring
cabler
vslineswoman
  • Specialized
5.2

A person who installs and repairs network and phone cables

is narrower, concentrating on power or telephone lines rather than varied cables

Compounds

A woman official in American football who records how many yards a team gains or loses

Surface Forms

lineswoman singular
lineswomen plural

Morphology

lineswoman = line + woman (transparent) = line + woman

Formed from 'line' (electrical/telephone line) + 'woman'; meaning is directly the female worker who works on lines.

Etymology

Lineswoman is made of lines and woman, where lines means 'wires' or 'cables'. So a lineswoman is a woman who installs or repairs electric or phone wires.