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lineman1858, worker on telegraph (later telephone) lines, from line (n.) + man (n.). U.S. football sense is from 1894.
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linemanA person who builds and maintains electric lines (power transmission and/or distribution systems). May or may not have completed an apprenticeship program. To avoid sexist references, use line worker.
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linemanAn electric utility employee who builds and maintains power lines.
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