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linemate

linemate noun: someone who plays in the same offensive or defensive line.

Noun

linemate (plural linemates)

  1. Someone who plays in the same offensive or defensive line
    • Jason Pominville and his linemate Derek Roy each scored two goals to help Buffalo win at Toronto.2009 January 2, The Associated Press, “Fernandez and Bruins Extend Streaks”, in New York Times

Forms of linemate

plurallinemates

Origin of linemate

From line + mate.

Questions about linemate

What does linemate mean?
Linemate means someone who plays in the same offensive or defensive line.
What part of speech is linemate?
Linemate is a noun.
What is the plural of linemate?
The plural of linemate is linemates.

Words near linemate in the dictionary

  1. lineman splice
  2. lineman splices
  3. lineman's pliers
  4. lineman's splice
  5. lineman's splices
  6. linemate
  7. linemates
  8. linemen
  9. linemode
  10. linen
  11. linen basket

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