scrimmage line

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Noun scrimmage line has 1 sense

scrimmage line, line of scrimmage - line parallel to the goal lines where football linesmen line up at the start of each play in American football; "the runner was tackled at the line of scrimmage"
--₁ is a kind of line

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Scrimmage Line

Definition:

The scrimmage line, also known as the line of scrimmage, is a term used in sports such as football and rugby to refer to the imaginary line that separates the offensive and defensive teams. It is the line from which each play begins and is marked by the position of the ball.

Sample Sentences:

The quarterback stood behind the scrimmage line, analyzing the defense before making his next move.
The offensive line pushed forward, trying to gain yards beyond the scrimmage line.
The defense swiftly broke through the scrimmage line to sack the quarterback.

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