line-out

[ lahyn-out ]

noun

, Rugby.

1. a procedure for putting an out-of-bounds ball back in play, whereby a player outside the touchline tosses the ball high and between two lines of opposing forwards lined up perpendicular to the touchline.

line-out

noun

1. rugby Union the method of restarting play when the ball goes into touch, the forwards forming two parallel lines at right angles to the touchline and jumping for the ball when it is thrown in

Word History and Origins

Origin of line-out¹

First recorded in 1885–90; noun use of verb phrase line out to form a line, line up

Example Sentences

Roberts came for Kershaw and replaced him with Joe Kelly, who made Turner line out to center field.

From Los Angeles Times

But Stone got Ezequiel Tovar to line out to first baseman Freddie Freeman, who was positioned perfectly in the hole, to end the inning and preserve a 3-0 lead.

From Los Angeles Times

Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack, who gave up one run and three hits in 4 ⅔ innings of a spot start, struck out No. 9 hitter Luke Maile with a 93-mph fastball and was pulled in favor of left-hander Ryan Yarbrough, who got Will Benson to line out to Betts for a leaping grab at shortstop to end the inning.

From Los Angeles Times

Stanek got Ronald Acuña to line out to right field, but Ozzie Albies drove in the Braves first run of the game to cut the lead to 3-1.

From Seattle Times

Amy Cokayne fires another terrific line out and England roll towards the line before Packer grounds the ball.

From BBC

Related Words

• belt out
• chant
• croon
• hum
• intone
• serenade
• shout
• wait
• warble
• whistle