Meaning of the word "line of scrimmage" in English

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line of scrimmage

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

1.

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

Example:
The quarterback stood behind the line of scrimmage, ready to call the play.
Both teams faced each other across the line of scrimmage.
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