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

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line-out

Savea burst forward from a line-out, and perfect passing gave McKenzie a walk-in.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Wales took advantage on 20 minutes, with a Gwen Crabb turnover gifting them a promising attacking platform, and while line-out ball was slightly overthrown, Tuipulotu took a clean catch and bulldozed her way through.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026

He is a big, abrasive scrummager - his line-out darts are maybe his weakest area.

From BBC ● Mar. 16, 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

There was a line-out, a Cambridge man had the ball and fell, Cambridge dribbled past the ball to the half, the ball was in Cardillac's hands.

From The Prelude to Adventure by Sir Hugh Walpole

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