corner-flag

corner-flag

A player runs past the corner-flag to take a quick throw-in.

Definition

Noun: A "corner-flag" is a flag placed at each corner of a sports field, particularly in soccer (football), to mark the boundary of the playing area and indicate the corner arc where corner kicks are taken.

Usage Examples
  • (The official ensured the flag was properly positioned at the field's corner.)
  • (The ball struck the flag marking the corner of the soccer pitch.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to go behind the corner-flag": In soccer, a phrase used when the ball passes out of play over the goal line near the corner, leading to a goal kick or corner kick.

    • The ball went behind the corner-flag, so the goalkeeper took a goal kick. (The ball left the field near the corner, resulting in a restart.)

  • "to be up against the corner-flag": A defensive tactic where a player positions themselves near the flag to shield the ball and waste time.

    • The winger stood up against the corner-flag to prevent the defender from reaching the ball. (The player used the flag as a barrier to protect possession.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Corner kick (n): a free kick taken from the corner arc of the field, awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play over the goal line from a defending player.

    • The team scored from a well-executed corner kick. (The goal resulted from a kick taken from the corner area.)

  • Flag (n): a piece of cloth or other material, typically attached to a pole, used as a marker or symbol.

    • The corner-flag is a small flag on a flexible pole. (The flag is a marker made of cloth on a pole.)
Synonyms
  • Corner marker: a general term for any object used to indicate a corner boundary.
  • Field flag: a flag used to delineate the playing area.
Related Idioms

  • "To plant a corner-flag": In soccer, a metaphorical expression meaning to establish a strong defensive position near the corner.

    • The defender planted a corner-flag by blocking every cross. (The player defended the corner area effectively.)

  • "To be as still as a corner-flag": A simile meaning to remain motionless, often used humorously.

    • The goalkeeper stood as still as a corner-flag during the penalty kick. (The goalkeeper did not move at all.)