2syllables
offside
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Definitions ofoffside
1noun
- An offside play.
- The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road.
Example: "My offside wing mirror got snapped off."
- The right-hand side of a working animal such as a horse or bullock, especially when in harness.
- (of a canal) The side opposite the towpath.
1adjective
- In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.
- To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)
- Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
- To the side of a boat, opposite the primary side on which one paddles.
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