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Line of scrimmage
/lˈaɪn ɒv skɹˈɪmɪdʒ/
/lˈaɪn ʌv skɹˈɪmɪdʒ/Line of scrimmage
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an imaginary line where the ball is placed before each play begins
line of scrimmage
n
Example
The quarterback surveyed the field from the line of scrimmage.
Players on both sides of the ball gathered at the line of scrimmage.
The referee spotted the ball precisely on the line of scrimmage.
They gained yards beyond the line of scrimmage on first down.
A penalty was called for crossing the line of scrimmage early.
