Word info Synonyms

foul line

Noun

Meaning

lines through 1st and 3rd base indicating the boundaries of a baseball field

a line across a bowling alley that a bowler must not cross

a line from which basketball players take penalty shots

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Show all synonyms

Hypernyms

Examples

Despite being outscored in the fourth quarter, 14-12, the opportunities at the foul line gave enough of a cushion for Curwensville to push ahead, as they went 8-for-10 at the line in the final quarter. Source: Internet

Antetokounmpo scored in almost every way imaginable — on pick-and-rolls, fast-break dunks, fadeaway jumpers and from the foul line. Source: Internet

He also shot just 56.1% from the foul line, so he didn’t try to draw a lot of fouls. Source: Internet

“Because he wants to put the ball on the floor and drive, we really talked all week about getting our arms out and hands off because he thrives on getting to the foul line and he’ll jump into you and get you into the air.” Source: Internet

Belfast finished 9-of-14 (64 percent) from the foul line, while Mount View was 5-of-8 (62 percent). Source: Internet

But Stewart and the Skyhawks were able to make Eastern pay for its tight and aggressive defense, getting to the foul line 22 times and making 18 of their free throws in the second half. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms