touchline

IPA/ˈtʌtʃlaɪn/
IPA/ˈtʌtʃlaɪn/

touchline — noun

  • touchlinesingular
  • touchlinesplural

1. either side boundary line that runs the full length of a soccer, rugby, or simil

1.名詞C1
釋義

either side boundary line that runs the full length of a soccer, rugby, or similar playing field.

例句

Jin chased the loose ball and slid over the touchline near the corner flag.

typical context: ball or player goes over the touchline

The assistant referee raised his flag when Faisal stepped on the touchline.

common context: official watches the touchline for exits

同義詞
  • sideline

    often the closest equivalent, especially in American English sports writing

  • boundary line

    broader technical term for any marked edge of a playing area

  • line

    informal short form in match talk when the field context is obvious

文法句型

the touchline

cross the touchline

near the touchline

用法筆記

Usually refers to the long side boundary in British soccer and rugby contexts. Goal line names the shorter boundary behind the goal, and American sports writing often prefers sideline.

常見錯誤

❌The ball crossed the touchline and went into the net.
✅The ball crossed the goal line and went into the net.
💡the touchline is the side boundary, not the line at the end of the field.
❌The winger ran down the goal line all match.
✅The winger ran down the touchline all match.
💡use touchline for the long side of the field.