English Explanatory Dictionary

line-ball

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a decision, result, etc.: Very close or finely balanced; having the potential to go either way.

Word forms

line-ball more line-ball most line-ball

Etymology

The term line ball is used in various sports to describe a situation where a ball touches a boundary line, often requiring a difficult decision by an official to determine whether the ball is in or out. See Line call on WikipediaWikipedia .

Related words

line call
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