back line

sport music theater

The term "back line" can refer to defensive players in sports, equipment setup in music, and the rear boundary in theater.

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Definition

B2Sports

(general)The group of defensive players positioned closest to their own goal.

Example

The back line worked tirelessly to prevent any goals from being scored.

B2Music

(technical)The equipment, such as amps and drums, provided for live performances.

Example

The band requested a specific back line for their concert.

B2Theater

(technical)The rear boundary of the performance area, often marked by a backdrop.

Example

The actors were instructed not to cross the back line during the performance.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "back line":

forward line top line body line battle line second line front line down line enemy line goal line low line breast line back row green line ledger line line of battle loop line bulkhead line hard lines end line line up back wall on the line up line red line water line trim line scare line line out back end county line baulk line plain line hog line police line line of fire in line dividing line bar line line gun end of the line line of communication below the line supply line line of centers back number line of attack line card tear line boundary corner thin blue line bottom line out of line front off crossing the line slug line picket line cross the line fly line foul line firing line offensive line lay on the line front wall give someone line finish line party line