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

Neco Williams was Salah's man in this situation but his run from the touchline into the middle wasn't tracked.

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But the referee was quickly encouraged by the VAR officials to check the incident on the small touchline screen and reversed his own decision to the consternation of the crowd.

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Having seen Morgan Rogers waiting to replace him on the touchline, the 22-year-old waved his arms in the air just after Kane's second goal.

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Despite Bellingham's disappointment, he applauded fans as he went off and did the "right thing" according to Warnock by shaking Tuchel's hand on the touchline before taking his seat on the bench.

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"He complimented me for putting pressure on the referee," said Hallgrimsson when asked about their touchline exchange.

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