goal line

American  

noun

Sports.

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

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goal line British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of goal line

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

But they took the lead on 10 minutes as striker Vasil Kusej forced the ball across the goal line at the far post after Tomas Holes's glancing header from a corner.

From Barron's

Mendoza slalomed past a lineman, trucked through a linebacker and launched himself Superman-style, extending the ball over the goal line just as two more Miami defenders crashed into his ribs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Technology can help, ball crossing the goal line, even semi automated offside, but tackles and hand balls, the ref has his eyes on the game and is best placed to make a call.

From BBC

Adams, 33, has been an upgrade, especially when the Rams have the ball close to the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times

The pass wasn’t perfectly timed, and glanced off the hands of the rookie tight end, who was near the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times