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

The half-holiday must not be spent in shivering on a touchline and then crowding round a fire.

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