linesider

Definitions

1. A fish, the striped bass.
2. A person by the lineside, often for the purpose of observing and photographing trains.

Examples

“These were chunky, feisty linesiders; most were between 20 and 24 inches.”

“RAIB will be looking at how train⟳ operations are managed in adverse weather. It will also examine⟳ how the railway manages information from members of the public that relates to railway safety. This follows reports that a linesider telephoned the railway to warn⟳ of the fallen tree before the train⟳ struck it.”

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