foulline
nounUK /ˈfaʊl laɪn/
US /ˈfaʊl laɪn/
A foul line is a painted line that shows where players must stop or stand in a game.
The basketball player stood behind the foul line to shoot.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In baseball, a line on the ground that shows the edge of the playing field.
The ball rolled past the foul line and was called out.
3. In bowling, the line a player must not step over when throwing the ball.
She crossed the foul line and lost her turn.
4. A line that marks where a rule is broken if crossed.
Stay behind the foul line during the game.