line-out

American  

[lahyn-out] / ˈlaɪnˌaʊt /

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.

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line-out British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of line-out

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

Example Sentences

A second searching kick produced the foundations for another effective line-out that was again finished by Wainwright with Edwards converting.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

It produced another driving line-out try with hooker Lake diving over for a score the captain deserved after his impressive individual campaign.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Ollie Chessum and Chandler Cunningham-South are heavy-duty operators, with the advantage of also being third line-out outlet.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

And they paid dearly with an overthrown line-out hacked on by Bielle-Biarrey for Gailleton to charge 50 metres downfield before Ramos finished off the counter-attack in the corner.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

After a time he began to grow thoughtful, and when there was a line-out went and stood among the three-quarters.

From Tales of St. Austin's by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

Related Words

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