line of vision

American

noun

Ophthalmology.

a straight line that connects the fovea centralis of an eye with the point on which the eye focuses.

line of vision British

noun

Also called: line of sight. ophthalmol a straight line extending from the fovea centralis of the eye to an object on which the eye is focused

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line of vision

And Collum also backed the award of the Yang goal on the grounds of the goalkeeper's line of vision and Benjamin Nygren not interfering with play.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

Before all that came the advice from Jones to keep Kroenke in my line of vision.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2026

This decision was not about line of vision, but "an obvious action which clearly impacts on the ability of an opponent to play the ball".

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2025

John Stones' late winner for Manchester City at Wolves was chalked off on the field for Bernardo Silva being in the line of vision of goalkeeper Jose Sa.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2025

Bellatrix strode out of Harry’s limited line of vision.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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