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Word of the Day - Tramlines

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tramlines

/ˈtramlʌɪnz/
noun
A pair of parallel lines, especially at the sides of a tennis court (enclosing the extra width used in doubles play) or at the sides or back of a badminton court.

Origin
Late 19th century: from the resemblance to the rails for a tram.

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Tom took the trolly to the club where he was a regular line judge for the tramlines on court number one.

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