| 1. | a line at each end of a court or playing field at right angles to the sidelines that defines one of the lengthwise boundaries of the playing area. |
| 2. | a line at each end of a football field parallel to and 10 yds. (9 m) behind the goal line. |

| end line n. Sports A line perpendicular to the sidelines that marks an end boundary of a playing field or court. |