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Linesman
01
a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
02
an official in sports like soccer, hockey, and tennis who assists the referee by monitoring specific areas of the field or court to make decisions about plays and rule infractions
Example
At the end of the match, the referee thanked the linesman for his assistance.
During the game, the linesman closely watched the boundary lines.
The linesman raised his flag to signal an offside in the soccer match.
The linesman indicated that the puck had crossed the blue line in hockey.
Every match needs a vigilant linesman to help the referee.
