linesman
US /ˈlaɪnz.mən/
UK /ˈlaɪnz.mən/
1.
bandeirinha, árbitro assistente
an official who assists the referee in some sports (such as soccer or American football) by indicating when the ball or a player is out of play
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The linesman raised his flag for offside.
O bandeirinha levantou a bandeira para impedimento.
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A good linesman needs excellent vision and quick reflexes.
Um bom bandeirinha precisa de excelente visão e reflexos rápidos.
2.
eletricista, lineman
a person who installs or repairs telegraph or telephone lines
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The linesman was working to restore power after the storm.
O eletricista estava trabalhando para restaurar a energia após a tempestade.
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He started his career as a young linesman for the telephone company.
Ele começou sua carreira como um jovem eletricista para a companhia telefônica.