foul line — foul′ line n. 1) spo either of two lines on a baseball diamond connecting home plate with first and third base respectively, or their continuations to the end of the outfield 2) spo a line on a basketball court 15 ft. (4.6 m) from the backboard,… … From formal English to slang
foul line — foul ,line noun count 1. ) in basketball, either of the lines that players get a chance to score points from after an opponent has committed a foul 2. ) in baseball, either of the lines that show the limits of the playing area … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
foul line — n a line marked on a sports field outside of which a ball cannot be legally played … Dictionary of contemporary English
foul line — ☆ foul line n. 1. Baseball either of the lines extending from home plate through the outside corners of first base or third base and onward to the end of the outfield 2. Basketball a free throw line: see FREE THROW 3. Tennis Bowling etc. any of… … English World dictionary
foul line — {n.} 1. Either of two lines separating fair from foul ground in baseball. * /Willie hit the ball just inside the foul line for a double./ 2. A line across the upper end of a bowling alley across which a bowler must not step. * /John bowled a… … Dictionary of American idioms
foul line — {n.} 1. Either of two lines separating fair from foul ground in baseball. * /Willie hit the ball just inside the foul line for a double./ 2. A line across the upper end of a bowling alley across which a bowler must not step. * /John bowled a… … Dictionary of American idioms
foul line — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms foul line : singular foul line plural foul lines 1) in basketball, either of the lines that players get a chance to score points from after an opponent has committed a foul 2) in baseball, either of the lines… … English dictionary
foul line — line beyond which a batter is not supposed to hit a ball (Baseball) … English contemporary dictionary
foul line — 1. Baseball. either of the two lines connecting home plate with first and third base respectively, or their continuations to the end of the outfield. 2. Also called free throw line. Basketball. a line on the court 15 ft. (4.6 m) from the… … Universalium
foul line — noun 1. a line from which basketball players take penalty shots • Hypernyms: ↑line • Part Holonyms: ↑key, ↑paint 2. a line across a bowling alley that a bowler must not cross • Hypernyms: ↑line … Useful english dictionary
