touchline

American  

[tuhch-lahyn] / ˈtʌtʃˌlaɪn /

noun

Rugby, Soccer.

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

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touchline British  

/ ˈtʌtʃˌlaɪn /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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touchline

Vrancken intervened on the touchline when it appeared that Magnusson was about to be sent back into the fray.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

As fans watched 'chess-like' matches, successful coaches looked to keep lots of the ball, setting their team up in predictable and symmetrical shapes with fixed player roles, such as touchline wingers or inverted full-backs.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

After speaking to the managers and captains, the referee signalled for the players to come over to the touchline with play unable to resume.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Then it was Feyi-Waboso's turn to come to the party as he cut a devastating line from outside to in after a huge floated pass from Skinner found him on the touchline.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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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