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Yard Line

Description:

A yard line is a marking on a football field that denotes the distance from the end zone. It is used to measure the progress and position of the ball during a football game.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The yard line is indicated by a numerical value along with the word "yard."
• Verb: "Yard line" can be used as a verb to describe the act of determining the position of the ball on the field.

Senses and Usages:

1. Football Field: The yard line marks the position of the ball on a football field. It helps players, officials, and spectators to determine the exact location of the ball during the game.

Example sentence: The quarterback threw a pass from the 50-yard line to the end zone.

2. Measurement: The yard line is also used as a unit of measurement in football. It indicates the distance the offense needs to gain to achieve a first down or score a touchdown.

Example sentence: The team managed to reach the opponent's 20-yard line before turning the ball over.

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