goal line

noun

, Sports.

1. the line that bounds a goal, especially the front line.

goal line

noun

1. sport the line marking each end of the pitch, on which the goals stand

Word History and Origins

Origin of goal line¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The extra point was knocked away at the goal line.

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Ethan Garbers committed two interceptions to start the game — one on a third down while scrambling from the Hawkeyes pass rush and the other with defenders in his face near the goal line.

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Kinchens casually dropped the ball just before — or maybe just as — he crossed the goal line.

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Lemon caught the ensuing kickoff at the goal line, then cut suddenly upfield, shaking two Rutgers defenders.

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There’s a difference between moving the ball between the 20s, however, and effectively operating in that compacted area around the goal line.

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