Meaning of the word "penalty spot" in English
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penalty spot
US /ˈpen.əl.ti ˌspɑːt/
UK /ˈpen.əl.ti ˌspɑːt/
Noun
1.
a mark on a soccer field 12 yards (11 meters) from the center of the goal, from which penalty kicks are taken
Example:
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The referee pointed to the penalty spot after the foul.
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He placed the ball carefully on the penalty spot.
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