noun
- a player on the same line or unit as another player, especially in ice hockey or other team sports
Usage: primarily used in ice hockey; informal
Examples
- The center passed the puck to his linemate on the wing.
- She has great chemistry with her linemates on the forward line.
- His linemate scored the winning goal in overtime.
- The coach moved him to a different line to find better linemate combinations.
- Playing with experienced linemates helped the rookie develop his game.