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dead-ball line
[ ded-bawl ]
noun
- the line at each end of the field parallel to and not over 25 yards (23 meters) behind the goal line.
dead-ball line
noun
- rugby a line not more than 22 metres behind the goal line at each end of the field beyond which the ball is out of play
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dead-ball line1
Example Sentences
Five minutes later he was over again, gathering and dotting down former All Black Lima Sopoaga's raking crossfield kick just before the dead-ball line.
This time it was Jacob Stockdale who hesitated momentarily, allowing Daly just enough time to nip past him and touch the ball down just inside the dead-ball line.
The ball went from Wales' 10-metre line and over the French dead-ball line - allowing the home team to set up the bridgehead which eventually led to their winning score.
And the Argentine may well believe his team were the victim of a further injustice when the official seemingly missed Suarez lashing out at Juanfran near the dead-ball line.
Marcelo slides the ball down the wing for Bale, who reaches the dead-ball line and hooks back into the centre.
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