An official in a football match and similar games who makes decisions about when a ball has crossed the line. He is addressed by his title, or as ‘line’. If players or spectators are feeling especially friendly towards him they may address...

Lineman or linesman may refer to: Lineman (occupation), one who installs and maintains electrical, telephone, and/or telegraph lines Wichita Lineman, a popular song written by Jimmy Webb in 1968, first recorded by Glen Campbell and widely covered since...