linesman Definition
an official in some sports, especially football and tennis, who helps the referee or umpire by indicating when the ball has gone out of play or whether a player is offside.
Using linesman: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "linesman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The linesman raised his flag to signal an offside.
Example
The referee consulted with the linesman before making the call.
Example
The linesman made a mistake by not calling that ball out of bounds.
linesman Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for linesman
- referee's assistant
- assistant referee
- sideline official
Summary: linesman in Brief
'Linesman' [lahynz-muh n] is a noun that refers to an official in sports such as football and tennis who assists the referee or umpire by indicating when the ball has gone out of play or whether a player is offside. Examples of its use include 'The linesman raised his flag to signal an offside.' and 'The referee consulted with the linesman before making the call.'
