goal line
The 'goal line' is crucial in various sports, marking where points can be scored by crossing it with the ball or puck.
Definition
B1General Sports
(general)The boundary line at each end of a playing field or court over which the ball or puck must pass to score.
Example
- The player kicked the ball past the goal line to score.
- The puck slid across the goal line, resulting in a point for the team.
B2American Football
(technical, specific)The line that separates the end zone from the rest of the playing field, crossing which scores a touchdown.
Example
- He ran the ball across the goal line for a touchdown.
B1Soccer
(specific)The line between the goalposts that the ball must cross to score.
Example
- The ball barely crossed the goal line, but it was enough to win the game.
B2Ice Hockey
(specific)The red line that runs across the rink in front of the goal.
Example
- The puck must completely cross the goal line to count as a goal.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "goal line":
end zoneback lineforward linebattle linegreen lineoffensive line of scrimmagegoal areared linefoul linered zonetop linelow linebody lineenemy linesideline cutend lineoffensive linecross the lineline gunfinish linefield goalbaulk linefootball fieldcrossing the linetrim lineend of the linefall linefront linedown linefirst downopen goalhome ground