In quot. lOE: a post, etc., indicating the point to which a hot iron had to be carried in a trial by ordeal. In later use: a post or other object…
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| 释义 | society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > racing or race > [noun] > starting or finishing mark > finishing mark (10) marklOE In quot. lOE: a post, etc., indicating the point to which a hot iron had to be carried in a trial by ordeal. In later use: a post or other object… glovec1380 ? set up on a post to indicate the goal of a race. Obsolete. (Cf. glaive, n. 1b.) goal1531 The finishing point of a race or a marker by which this point is signified; the finish line, the finishing post. Also in figurative contexts (cf… winning-post1759 a post set up at the goal of a race-course, the racer who first passes it being the winner; also figurative. ending-post1760 the winning-post. goalpost1834 The finishing point of a race or a marker by which this point is signified; = goal, n. 2a. Obsolete. rare. tape1867 A piece of tape suspended across the course at the finishing point in a race, or (formerly) between the goalposts in Association football; in Horse R… the line1892 (Usually as the line). In various sports and games, a mark limiting an area of play on a court or pitch; spec. a mark that must be crossed in order… finishing-post1895 the post or place which marks the finishing point of a race. finish line1899 a real or imaginary line which marks the end of a race. |
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