scratch line

noun

a line that marks the start of a race.
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.

Origin of scratch line

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First recorded in 1895–1900

Words Nearby scratch line

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How to use scratch line in a sentence

If the two centers have been accurately adjusted this scratch line will be the exact center of the form.
The Potter's Craft | Charles F. Binns
The measurement shall be to the scratch line half-way between the thrower's feet.
Handbook of Summer Athletic Sports | Various
To facilitate the measurement, a line shall be drawn parallel to and 300 ft. in front of the scratch-line.
Handbook of Summer Athletic Sports | Various

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