touchline

American

[tuhch-lahyn] / ˈtʌtʃˌlaɪn /

noun

Rugby, Soccer.

any of the outer lines bordering the playing field.

touchline British

/ ˈtʌtʃˌlaɪn /

noun

either of the lines marking the side of the playing area in certain games, such as rugby

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Etymology

Origin of touchline

First recorded in 1545–55; touch + line ¹

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Kvaratskhelia naturally finds himself on the left touchline often.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

From the following scrum, Taofifenua acrobatically finished in the corner and Miotti's superb night from the tee continued with a touchline conversion.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Rogers' third had the substitutes celebrating on the pitch and an airborne Emery leaping on the touchline with clenched fists.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

In City's 3-0 win against Manchester United, Doku was asked to leave the touchline, moving into the centre of the pitch.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

It came near the end of the game, as Muamer was chasing down a ball near the touchline, alongside a puddle that ran the length of the field just beyond the boundary.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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