scratch line
Americannoun
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a line that marks the start of a race.
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Track and Field. a line that a competitor is not allowed to step over while performing in certain events, as the triple jump or javelin throw.
Etymology
Origin of scratch line
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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The outer edge of this plank is considered the scratch line.
From Camping For Boys by Gibson, Henry William
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