Onside

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(sports) Not in an offside position; In the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc..

Definitions by Sense

1. (sports) Not in an offside position; In the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
2. (by extension, slang) Within bounds.
3. On the side of a vehicle from which the driver, paddler, etc. propels it.
4. (bridge) Favourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
5. In agreement or support; on board.
6. (sports) The portion of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
7. The side of a vehicle on which the driver primarily propels it.

Example Sentences

The goal was allowed because the attacker was onside.

After passing the puck, the center immediately breaks to the front of the net, making certain to stay onside.

Rafael van der Vaart then stayed onside to slot past Paddy Kenny when he collected Ledley King's mis-hit shot.

The difference in recovery percentage between surprise onside kicks and non-surprise onside kicks is striking.

If the ball carrier you are doubling gets the ball through the lane, the rotation is as follows: The onside man who was denying his man the ball continues the same technique.

[Verse 2:Kano]:On-sight, thought he was onside, innit. Saw them guys, no shots fired innit. If you ain't real then don't ride, innit. That postcode, that's offside, innit.

The toll plaza will consist of an administration building and 16 onside modern barrier-type toll boths, with provision for four additional toll booths should future traffic demand require them.

No, there's no way I call up just for a chat, like 'Hi, Nigel, you've left your rear onside winker on!'

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• on side
• on-side
• onsides

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