offside
adjective (IN SPORTS) /ˌɒfˈsaɪd/
/ˌɑːf-/ mainly UK (US also offsides,
/ˌɑːfˈsaɪdz/ )Definition
› (in particular sports, especially football and hockey) in a position that is not allowed by the rules of the game, often in front of the ball: the offside ruleGeneral terms used in ball sports
(Definition of offside adjective (IN SPORTS) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- dead adjective (NOT IN USE)
- dribble noun (MOVE BALL)
- equalizer noun
- hat trick noun
- hoof verb
- loft verb
- mark verb (SPORT)
- offence noun
- overarm adjective, adverb
- overthrow noun (THROW)
- overthrow verb (THROW)
- own goal noun
- penalty noun (PUNISHMENT)
- pitch verb (MOVE)
- point noun (UNIT)
- pt noun (POINT)
- set piece noun
- sidespin noun
- stroke noun (HIT)
- unplayable adjective (SPORT)
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