scratch line
noun
a line that marks the start of a race.
Track and Field.
a line that a competitor is not allowed to step over while performing in certain events, as the triple jump or javelin throw.
Origin of scratch line
First recorded in 1895–1900
Words nearby scratch line
Example sentences from the Web for scratch line
To facilitate the measurement, a line shall be drawn parallel to and 300 ft. in front of the scratch-line.
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