Definition of goal line in US English:
goal line
nounˈɡoʊ(l) ˌlaɪnˈɡō(l) ˌlīn
A line across a football or hockey field at or near its end, on which the goal is placed or which acts as the boundary beyond which a try or touchdown is scored.
Example sentencesExamples
- Buckhalter reached over the goal line with the ball extended as he leaped across the corner pylon.
- The Cowboys returned it down near the goal line and then scored, giving them a 27-17 lead.
- Michigan State's Javon Ringer dives across the goal line to score during the first quarter against Hawaii in East Lansing, Michigan, Saturday.
- The only useful use of Galileo is to make certain whether or not the football crossed the goal line!
- Since the play involved the goal line, it probably was reviewable.
- His excellent awareness of where he is on the field enables him to keep balls at the goal line in play without stepping into the end zone.
- He says he will consider going for field goals near the goal line more often.
- I believe that for serious fouls, whether the ball crosses the goal line, offsides and handball there should be a 4th official available.
- This one play illustrated Owens' multiple gifts: his great hands, his terrific speed, his amazing strength and his nose for the goal line.
- UBC won the field position battle, pinning SFU near their own goal line on more than one occasion in the first half.