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goal line

Speech parts

1. goal line - Noun

2. goal line - Adjective

Meaning

a line marking each end of the playing field or pitch; where the goals stand

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goal-line

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According to the Laws of the Game the definition of a goal is when "the whole of the ball passes over the goal line". Source: Internet

After a close 3 quarters which saw the ball being turned over several times, Tom Brady leaped over the goal line on a 4th and 1 to put the Patriots ahead 23–20. Source: Internet

A power back, he took the bulk of the carries in Week 1 and scored two goal-line touchdowns, then abruptly saw his snaps cut to just one against Arizona. Source: Internet

After two incomplete passes, Tarkenton's pass intended for wide receiver Jim Lash was intercepted by Dolphins cornerback Curtis Johnson at the goal line. Source: Internet

A penalty save by goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga kept Tottenham in the game before a goal-line clearance from Watford's Ignacio Pussetto stopped Tottenham sneaking a win in stoppage time. Source: Internet

After the Colts left the AFC East in 2002, they first met on November 30, 2003, in a 38–34 Patriots win decided on a last-second goal line stand by the Patriots. Source: Internet

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