hash mark

noun

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The Eagles grounds crew had to hustle to clear snow off the hash marks, sidelines and numbers on the field during stoppages in play for the remainder of the game. Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025 Darnold then took a 2-yard loss to set up Romo between the hash marks for the eventual game-winning kick. Jim Hoehn, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024 Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin dropped a pass to Kane, who whipped a quick shot from the top of the hash marks past Avalanche goalie Justus Annunen for his 10th goal of the season. Robert Duff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024 Those not on the 35-yard line will need to be in the setup zone outside the hash marks. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hash mark 

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hash mark was in 1907

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“Hash mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hash%20mark. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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