Associations to the word «Offsides»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
OFFSIDE, adjective. (sports) In an illegal position ahead of the ball
OFFSIDE, adjective. (US) To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)
OFFSIDE, adjective. (bridge) Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
OFFSIDE, noun. (sports) An offside play
OFFSIDE, noun. (British) the right side of a road vehicle when facing in the same direction as the vehicle
OFFSIDE TRAP, noun. (football) A defensive play to catch the attacking side offside
OFFSIDE TRAPS, noun. Plural of offside trap
Dictionary definition
OFFSIDE, noun. (sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.).
OFFSIDE, adverb. Illegally in advance of the ball or puck.
OFFSIDE, adjective. Illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck; "the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside".
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