touchline

[tuhch-lahyn]

noun

Rugby, Soccer.

1. any of the outer lines line bordering the playing field.

touchline

/ ˈtʌtʃˌlaɪn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of touchline¹

First recorded in 1545–55; touch + line ¹

Example Sentences

To many, the Bellamy stood on the Wembley touchline will seem a different person to the snarling player of the past.

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However, once Bruno Guimaraes opened the scoring with a curling effort, leaving Postecoglou staring into the distance as he shook his head on the touchline, Forest never looked like getting back into this game.

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You could tell that as he challenged decisions and demanded more from his players, patrolling the touchline as he has always done.

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No wonder manager Mikel Arteta celebrated wildly on the touchline as his side moved within a couple of points of league leaders Liverpool.

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Glasner's animated touchline energy transmits itself to a team with class in all areas, and one fully deserving of its current lofty position in the table.

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