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Term: assistant-referee

Description:

An assistant-referee, also known as a linesman, is an official in sports such as soccer, rugby, and field hockey who assists the main referee in making decisions during a match.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person appointed to assist the referee in officiating a game.

Sample Sentence: The assistant-referee raised his flag to signal an offside during the soccer match.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The tactical role of a player who provides support to the main striker in a sports team.

Sample Sentence: The striker's excellent goal-scoring record can be attributed to the superb performance of his assistant-referee.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the subordinate referee position in a match.

Sample Sentence: The assistant-referee flag stayed down as the goal was considered valid by the main referee.

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