Goal line

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    the boundary of the field that runs along its width at each end, and across the front of the goal.
  2. 2
    a line marking each end of the playing field or pitch; where the goals stand wordnet
  3. 3
    part of a vertical plane separating an end zone from the field of play when the ball is touched or is in player possession. The plane extends beyond the sidelines. A team’s goal line is that which it is defending.
  4. 4
    the red line that runs across the rink and the front of the goal.