Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun plural the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage.
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- noun Plural form of
lineman .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage
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Examples
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Kevin Mawae, arguably the best athlete to play center in league history and owner of a mean streak we like to see in linemen, is also on hand and should be the point man on plenty of sweeps.
All-star squad: The best 53-man roster of NFL's past 10 years 2010
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•Cleveland Browns: The Browns 'entire defense needs help, yet they already have significant resources tied up in linemen Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams.
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When the season began, the Dolphins had two starting offensive linemen from the past season on the field and one — center Samson Satele (traded last week to the Oakland Raiders) — at the same position.
Keepers of the blind side: Left tackles the new money position 2009
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My technique might be good relative to some guys, but I don't think technically the college game, especially with the defensive linemen, is too high of a level.
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Hutchinson will receive a one-year contract for the average salary of the top 10 offensive linemen from the 2005 season, $6.39 million.
USATODAY.com - Tag deadline: Hutchinson, D. Foster tagged; Vinatieri, Woodson not 2006
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The smallest member of the elite defensive linemen is Spencer Atkins, 6-0, 230 from Naples, Fla.
USATODAY.com - Big year for defensive linemen on recruiting trail 2005
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And Highlanders unrecognizable in linemen's overalls.
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Insulation of the hands by the use of rubber gloves, and extreme care, are the means by which those who are called "linemen" -- a new industry -- protect themselves in their occupation.
Steam, Steel and Electricity James W. Steele
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"You saw us go after a couple guys that were offensive linemen, which is an area that -- without that -- the quarterback can't play," Carroll said.
The Seattle Times 2011
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He won the Pacific-10 Morris Trophy for offensive linemen, which is a considerable honor because it is determined by votes from defensive linemen in the conference.
Pats Pulpit Richard Hill 2010
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