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touchline

[ tuhch-lahyn ]

noun

Rugby, Soccer.
  1. any of the outer lines line bordering the playing field.


touchline

/ ˈ³ÙÊŒ³Ùʃˌ±ô²¹Éª²Ô /

noun

  1. either of the lines marking the side of the playing area in certain games, such as rugby
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of touchline1

First recorded in 1545–55; touch + line 1
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Down on the touchline, Leinster's staff were making a similar point, if in stronger language.

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Dannah O'Brien missed the testing conversion from the touchline and Ireland could not bridge the gap any further before France were restored to 15.

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Tuchel was not a permanent presence on the touchline, taking his seat after 14 minutes, remaining there for three minutes, occasionally in discussion with his staff, before returning pitch-side.

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From a breakdown on the left touchline, a narrow forward charge proved to be a decoy with Finn Russell instead throwing a long pass to Blair Kinghorn, giving up territory, but opening up opportunities.

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Fin Smith's passing was good but his touchline kicking was world-class and possibly the best I've ever seen.

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