linemen

• Substantiv, das einen Spieler im American Football bezeichnet, der an der Line of Scrimmage steht und meist für Blocken oder Tackling zuständig ist.

A noun referring to a football player who lines up on the line of scrimmage, typically responsible for blocking or tackling.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Football players on the lineB1formalamerican

   The offensive or defensive players positioned on the line of scrimmage in American football.

   Spieler auf der Line of Scrimmage

   • The offensive linemen protected the quarterback from the rush.
   • Both teams have strong linemen on their defensive side.
   • The coach drilled the linemen on their blocking techniques.
   • His speed makes him one of the quickest linemen in the league.

2. Utility workersB1formal

   Workers who install, maintain, or repair electrical, telephone, or other utility lines.

   Freileitungsmonteure

   • The linemen restored power after the storm knocked down the cables.
   • A team of linemen worked all night to fix the broken telephone lines.
   • She works as a lineman for the local electric company.
   • These linemen are trained to climb poles and work safely at heights.