ˌline of ˈscrimmage noun [countable] a line in American football where the ball is placed at the beginning of a period of play
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
line of scrimmage n. phr. An imaginary line on a football field parallel to the goal lines where each play except the kickoff begins.
The play was stopped at the line of scrimmage. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲