linemen

linemen
    n 1: the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage
    

linemen \linemen\ n. pl. {lineman}.
   the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage. WN
   hypen is odd for this def.
   [WordNet 1.5]
    

Lineman \Line"man\ (l[imac]n"m[a^]n), n.; pl. {Linemen}
   (l[imac]n"m[e^]n).
   1. One who carries the line in surveying, etc.; the surveyor
      who marks positions with a range pole.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. A man employed to examine the rails of a railroad to see
      if they are in good condition; also, a man employed to
      install or repair telegraph, telephone, television cable,
      or power lines. Also called {linesman}.
      [1913 Webster]

   3. (Football) A player whose position is in the first
      (forward) line, as opposed to a {back}; one who plays on
      the line of scrimmage. specifically: a center, guard, or
      tackle.
      [PJC]

   4. A ladies' man who is especially adept at inventing
      effective introductory phrases (pick-up lines) to gain a
      woman's attention. [Colloq.]
      [1913 Webster]

   5. the position of a player on a football team who is
      stationed on the line of scrimmage. [WordNet sense 4]
      [WordNet 1.5]