line of scrimmage
US /ˌlaɪn əv ˈskrɪm.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˌlaɪn əv ˈskrɪm.ɪdʒ/
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خط الاشتباك
an imaginary line or mark on the field in American football or Canadian football where the ball is placed at the start of each play
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The quarterback stood behind the line of scrimmage, ready to call the play.
وقف لاعب الوسط خلف خط الاشتباك، مستعدًا لبدء اللعب.
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Both teams faced each other across the line of scrimmage.
واجه الفريقان بعضهما البعض عبر خط الاشتباك.