Linemate

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who plays in the same offensive or defensive line

    "Jason Pominville and his linemate Derek Roy each scored two goals to help Buffalo win at Toronto."

Example

More examples

"Jason Pominville and his linemate Derek Roy each scored two goals to help Buffalo win at Toronto."

Etymology

From line + mate.

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