line of scrimmage

noun

UK/ˌlaɪn əv ˈskrɪm.ɪdʒ/
US/ˌlaɪn əv ˈskrɪm.ɪdʒ/

Definitions of line of scrimmage noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)

    In American football, the line on the field where the ball is positioned at the start of a play.

    攻防线(美式足球)

    • The offensive team lined up at the line of scrimmage.

      进攻队在争球线上排好队形。

    • The defense attempted to break through the line of scrimmage.

      防守方试图突破争球线。

    • The quarterback received the snap behind the line of scrimmage.

      四分卫在争球线后接球。