Torlinie

German (Berlin)

/ˈtoːɐ̯ˌliːnjə/

noun
Definitions
  • (football) goal line line between the goalposts, which the ball must pass to score a goal
  • (same sports) goal line extension of the above, on both sides of the goal, delimiting the pitch

Etymology

Compound from German Tor (goal, gate, fool) + German Linie (line)derived from English goal line.

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English

goal line

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