"line to gain" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} line to gain
  1. (American football) The points on the football field needed to pass to convert a first down. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-line_to_gain-en-noun-A9jpEcOB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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