Synonyms for

Lineman

Verb / ˈlaɪnmʌn / Another word for lineman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A lineman is a person who installs or maintains electrical or telephone lines.

Synonyms & similar words

electrician linesman linesman electrician cableman wireman installer repairman technician handyman tradesman craftsman laborer worker employee

Synonyms by register

Formal

utility worker power line technician electrical worker

Informal

guy on the pole power guy wire man

Antonyms

customer client user recipient beneficiary

Common collocations

  • power lineman
  • telephone lineman
  • utility lineman
  • lineman's pliers
  • lineman's tool belt
  • lineman's safety harness
  • lineman's work

Word family

noun lineman

Usage note

Primarily refers to a worker who installs and maintains electrical or telephone lines. Can also refer to a position in American football.

Example sentences

  1. The lineman climbed up the pole to fix the power lines.
  2. The lineman had to work in the rain to restore the service.
  3. The lineman used a bucket truck to reach the wires.
  4. The lineman always carries safety equipment with him.
  5. The lineman had to complete a training program before starting the job.

Quotes

  • "A lineman is like a ballet dancer, except there's no music, no choreography, and the audience is just a bunch of crows perched on a nearby tree." - David Quammen
  • "A lineman's job is to make electricity available to everyone, everywhere, at any time, no matter what." - Anthony T. Hincks
  • "A lineman is the only one who can fix what a lineman breaks." - Unknown

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