touchline

[ tuhch-lahyn ]

noun

, Rugby, Soccer.

1. any of the outer lines line bordering the playing field.

touchline

/ ˈtʌtʃˌlaɪn /

noun

1. either of the lines marking the side of the playing area in certain games, such as rugby

Word History and Origins

Origin of touchline¹

First recorded in 1545–55; touch + line ¹

Example Sentences

"When you are on the touchline as a manager you have a lot of emotions - sometimes frustration, sometimes happiness," said Bompastor.

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Bellamy is as energetic on the touchline as he was as a player and, whenever he darts back to his seat in the dugout, he is usually doing so to consult Cremers and his screen.

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Marcus Smith's touchline conversion from the Northampton wing's second try put England into a 30-28 lead heading into the final 10 minutes.

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The manager looked hungry enough on the touchline, an energetic presence throughout.

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Smith landed the touchline conversion and, with 10 minutes to go, England led once more at 30-28.

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