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touchline

[ UK /tˈʌt‍ʃla‍ɪn/ ]
NOUN
  1. either of the sidelines in soccer or rugby

How To Use touchline In A Sentence

  • The only use he serves as a coach is that his nose just about crosses the touchline when he's sat in the dugout, so there's every chance he'll be able to trip up a tricky winger with his conk.
  • We who stand on the touchline are glad you are happy. Paul VI - The First Modern Pope
  • From high up in the stand the manager bellowed instructions to the players via the touchline. Times, Sunday Times
  • From high up in the stand the manager bellowed instructions to the players via the touchline. Times, Sunday Times
  • Bought by the club, rather than Roberto Mancini, Johnson was at first hectored from the touchline by City's manager, who doubtless knew little about him, but has impressed his leader with his dash and daring at outside-right. Ten to watch – the World Cup contenders out to convince Fabio Capello
  • Then, last Saturday, Liverpool adjusted to cope with the pre-match loss of two key players, came back from conceding an early goal, and proceeded to thoroughly humiliate Manchester United at Old Trafford: "Ferguson, standing on the touchline in a coat reminiscent of Michael Foot, had the legs cut from under him and took to twitching from a seat in the dugout," whilst Wayne Rooney was reduced to an arm-whirling figure of anger and despair. Archive 2009-03-01
  • Fabrizio Ravanelli had been impressive harrying the home defenders but had contributed little in attack until he took possession on the right touchline.
  • It certainly had the sour - faced Arsene Wenger hopping mad on the touchline.
  • He stood on the touchline wearing just a suit as protection against the sub-zero temperatures. The Sun
  • He has been handed a touchline ban. The Sun
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