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goal line
(redirected from Football goal)

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goal line
n.
1. Sports A line located at either end and typically running the width of a playing area, on which a goal post or goal is positioned.
2. Football A line at either end of the playing field over which the ball must be carried or passed to score a touchdown.
goal line
n
(Team Sports, other than specified) Sport the line marking each end of the pitch, on which the goals stand
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Noun1.goal line - a line marking each end of the playing field or pitchgoal line - a line marking each end of the playing field or pitch; where the goals stand
line - in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
Translations
goal line n → linea di porta
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