scrimmage line

noun

1. line of scrimmage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrimmage line¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Mildren faded just behind the scrimmage line on the next play and found Harrison again, the split end grabbing the ball just inside the 5 and racing over.

From Seattle Times

By 11:30 p.m., police had formed a scrimmage line and were trying to disperse the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

Unable to remember the plays, the boy was called offsides — crossing the scrimmage line before the ball was snapped — six or seven times in a row in a single game, his father said.

From New York Times

Teddy pots it over the top of the scrimmage line and there we go.

From The Guardian

The Canadian Football League announced that the scrimmage line for “convert” kicks after touchdowns will be moved back 20 yards, to the 32.

From Seattle Times