Sideline

/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/ · noun

Meaning

A line at the side of something..

Definitions by Sense

1. A line at the side of something.
2. Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item.
3. A line for hobbling an animal by connecting the fore and the hind feet of the same side.
4. (sports) A line defining the side boundary of a playing field. Used in Canadian football, field lacrosse and basketball.
5. (sports, usually in the plural) The area outside the playing field beyond each sideline.
6. (figuratively) The outside or perimeter of any activity.
7. (Canada) A secondary road, especially a byroad at right angles to a main road.
8. (Philippines) A side hustle.

Example Sentences

Like most other fishes, the dragonet varies slightly in colour in different individuals, and at different seasons of the year. Mr. Pennant describes the pupils of the eyes to be of a rich sapphirine blue; the irides fine fiery carbuncle; the pectoral fins light brown; the side-line straight; the colours of the fish yellow, blue, and white, making a beautiful appearance when fresh taken.

She started the business as a sideline to her regular work and it ended up becoming the greater source of income.

Soup need not be just a sideline to a meal; if you like, it can be the main course.

I often do electronic repairs as a sideline.

The coach stood on the sidelines and bellowed commands at the team.

to relegate to the sidelines

She installed the whole fixture while he simply watched from the sidelines.

Conservative Catholics, Relegated to Sidelines, Denounce Papal Gathering [title]

Synonyms for sideline

Antonyms for sideline

Related Words

Word Forms

• sidelines
• side line
• side-line
• sidelining
• sidelined

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