Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A play used to restart play in Rugby after the ball has gone over the sideline, in which forwards of both teams line up in two lines parallel to the goal line and at least one meter apart, and a player on the team not responsible for putting the ball out of bounds flings the ball between the lines.
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- noun rugby a
set piece where a player throws the ball into play, and both teams can contest for possession. - noun baseball an out produced by catching a line drive
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Examples
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Ireland continue going through the phases, but are being shunted backwards, yard by yard.9 min: Ireland win another penalty and go for the line-out again, five yards from the Wales tryline.
Rugby World Cup 2011: Ireland v Wales - live! | Barry Glendenning 2011
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But if you miss a tackle or a line-out against England, they will punish you.
Six Nations 2012: Italy ready for physical battle with England 2012
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England 13-0 Romania: England steal possession after the Romania line-out.
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Romania's line-out didn't look straight to me but no matter England soon win possession but a forward pass disrupts their momentum.
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Rather than kick for goal, they opt for the line-out.
Rugby World Cup 2011: Ireland v Wales - live! | Barry Glendenning 2011
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Hartley continues to be the most accurate line-out thrower in the Premiership; Christian Day steals more as a jumper at the same set piece; Wood makes more tackles than anyone; James Downey is as forthright as anyone in the centre, and Foden is never out of the news.
Northampton and Ulster bring authentic rugby to plastic surrounds | Eddie Butler 2011
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Both of these players are pivotal in the line-out.
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There are several automatic-volume-control devices on the market, which go between your TV (or cable box) line-out and your audio amplifier line input, and which cost about $20.
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Rhys Ruddock and Shane Jennings could bring contrasting skills – one solid, one fluid – to the Leinster back row but McLaughlin may be the one to add potency to the line-out.
Leicester's and Leinster's Heineken meeting is a delicious prospect | Eddie Butler 2011
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They win the line-out and Donnchadh O'Callaghan charges into a wall of red shirts.7 min: A great carry from Stephen Ferris, who gets over the gain line and is tackled by George North.
Rugby World Cup 2011: Ireland v Wales - live! | Barry Glendenning 2011
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