Sideline

Quick meaning: Sideline is a noun meaning A line at the side of something.

Meaning

A line at the side of something.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

to relegate to the sidelines

I often do electronic repairs as a sideline.

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

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

Word Forms

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

Synonyms for sideline

Depending on context, synonyms include marginalize, touchline, avocation, hobby, by-line.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hobby, avocation, by-line, touch, overlook, override.

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