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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 — {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 — noun 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 strike but… … Словарь американских идиом
foul shot — {n.} A free throw given in basketball to a player who has been fouled. * /Tony was given two foul shots when he was fouled while trying to shoot./ Compare: FIELD GOAL 2, FREE THROW … Dictionary of American idioms
foul shot — {n.} A free throw given in basketball to a player who has been fouled. * /Tony was given two foul shots when he was fouled while trying to shoot./ Compare: FIELD GOAL 2, FREE THROW … Dictionary of American idioms
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\ shot — noun A free throw given in basketball to a player who has been fouled. Tony was given two foul shots when he was fouled while trying to shoot. Compare: field goal(2), free throw … Словарь американских идиом
foul shot — noun an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul • Syn: ↑free throw, ↑penalty free throw, ↑charity toss, ↑charity throw, ↑charity shot • Hypernyms: ↑basketball shot … Useful english dictionary
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
