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

It's possible, as I think it over, that this one-line-out-of-context business has probably worked better in past elections.

From The Daily Beast

Why don't you jump on the China Mail this afternoon; it connects with a good line out of Shanghai.

From Project Gutenberg

There has been such a thing as three over the line out of four starters, so great is the eagerness for a lead.

From Project Gutenberg

The traffic soon became lucrative, and the Indians, except in time of war, protected the line out of friendship for Mr. Sibley.

From Project Gutenberg

He led me inshore, then up-shore, and out toward sea again, all the time fighting with a couple of hundred feet of line out.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, however, try as I might, I could not get the line out to the distance required; it would not fall straight and true.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• belt out
• chant
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• hum
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