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line-ball

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

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adj

Meaning 1

Of a decision, result, etc.: Very close or finely balanced; having the potential to go either way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a line-ball decision

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History

Etymology

The term line ball is used in various sports to describe a situation where a ball touches a boundary line, often requiring a difficult decision by an official to determine whether the ball is in or out. See Line call on WikipediaWikipedia .