Definition of "linemate" []

• Someone who plays in the same offensive or defensive line (noun)

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• "His super-soft hands and slick moves force defenders to back off and give ground every time he approaches the blueline and he has the vision to find linemate Erik Thorell once the D swarms."
• "Left tackle David Diehl tries to say he might be able to buy it, but tackle/guard Shawn Andrews starts guffawing before his linemate can summon any concrete words to complete the thought."
• "His linemate, Alex Ovechkin, was not far behind with 58 percent, allowing Backstrom to start off strong last season with 6 even-strength points (1 goal, 4 assists) in the first five games."