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offside

/ˈɒfsaɪd/ /ˈɔːfsaɪd/

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noun

An offside play.

Examples :

"The referee blew his whistle for an offside after the forward received the pass too close to the goal. "

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noun

The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road.

Examples :

"My offside wing mirror got snapped off."

vehicle traffic direction

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noun

The right-hand side of a working animal such as a horse or bullock, especially when in harness.

Examples :

"The farmer checked the harness on the offside of the ox, making sure it was properly adjusted before they began plowing. "

animal position direction

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noun

(of a canal) The side opposite the towpath.

Examples :

"The boathouse sat on the offside of the canal, requiring a small ferry to reach it from the towpath. "

nautical direction

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adjective

In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.

Examples :

"The player was called offside because he was ahead of the ball when his teammate kicked it. "

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adjective

To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)

Examples :

"The offside diner with the bright pink awning is always less crowded than the one on the main road. "

position place area

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adjective

Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.

Examples :

""My textbook was unfortunately offside, tucked under the table, making it hard to reach while I was trying to finish my homework quickly." "

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adjective

To the side of a boat, opposite the primary side on which one paddles.

Examples :

"The offside oar was shorter, making it difficult to row straight. "

nautical sailing