noun
- either of the two lines that mark the long sides of a soccer field
Usage: sports
Examples
- The ball went out of bounds over the touchline.
- The coach stood on the touchline shouting instructions to his players.
- The referee signaled for a throw-in when the ball crossed the touchline.
- Players must stay behind the touchline during a throw-in.
- The assistant referee ran along the touchline following the play.
- The ball rolled slowly toward the touchline before stopping just inside the field.