Dictionary

linesperson en · NOUN

Etymology

From line + -s- + person.

Meanings

1. A linesman or lineswoman
   • If it's nine-all in the fifth set, you got to use it and there's a terrible call because the linesperson was sleeping and the umpire was drinking coffee, of course then it's good you have it. 2009 January 26, Leo Schlink, “Roger Federer and Tomas Berdych slam Hawk-Eye”, in Herald Sun:

Forms

Synonyms

touch judge · line judge