foot line

noun

1. Printing. a line at the bottom of a page of type, especially a black line or a line containing the folio.
2. Curling. foot score.

Word History and Origins

Origin of foot line¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

“In May 1962, there was a track and field meet at the Coliseum. As a discus and javelin thrower, I always watched those events. On a beautiful warm day, Al Oerter became the first athlete to throw the discus over 200 feet. He spun and the discus released in a beautiful arc touching just past the 200 foot line. The Coliseum announcer said words to the effect of, “This may be it!”

From Los Angeles Times

Just like a regular bunker shot, stand a little open and swing along your foot line.

From Golf Digest

It was a catch, contact followed, and that's why the ball was placed on the 1 foot line.

From New York Times

Dallas ball on the one foot line.

From New York Times

The charter fishing fleet was fishing about 20 miles offshore along the 300 to 400 foot line.

From Seattle Times