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Rareoffside
The correct spelling is offside.
How to pronounce offside
noun
Say it like: Off-sid-e
The correct spelling is offside. An offside play. For example: "My offside wing mirror got snapped off."
Usage Examples
“My offside wing mirror got snapped off.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An offside play.
- 2.The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road.
- 3.The right-hand side of a working animal such as a horse or bullock, especially when in harness.
- 4.(of a canal) The side opposite the towpath.
adjective
- 1.In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.
- 2.To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)
- 3.Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
- 4.To the side of a boat, opposite the primary side on which one paddles.
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