goal line

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goal line

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

(Team Sports, other than specified) Sport the line marking each end of the pitch, on which the goals stand

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Noun

goal 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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