Phrase guide

halfway line

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The line separating the two halves of a pitch, either side of which the teams must stand before the beginning of the game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Roberts scored a superb goal from the halfway line, lobbing the goalkeeper.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Mittellinie — Translations
  • Swedish: mittlinje — Translations