Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Lineman

Lineman (līn"man) , noun

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