linemen

Noun

lineman (plural linemen)

1. A person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman.
   • In the event of a failure, by the operation of a switch signalmen at the panel boxes can set up flashing white lights on certain signalling apparatus cases spaced at approximately half-mile intervals alongside the line, in order to call the lineman. The lineman can communicate with the signalman by...1962 August, G. M. Kichenside, “Resignalling for the Kent Coast electrification—Phase II”, in Modern Railways, page 126
2. A player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage.
3. Someone who repairs railway tracks.