foul line

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A line from which a player takes a free throw
  2. One of the two lines on the edge of a field marking the area inside which a fair ball may be hit.
  3. A line between the lane and the approach, which the bowler must not cross.
  4. In long jump, a line before which the jumper must start their jump with no part of the foot touching the line.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

foul line foul lines
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