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Openside

, the space on the side of the pitch with the larger distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline; compare blindside.

📖 Definitions of "Openside"

noun
  1. 1

    , the space on the side of the pitch with the larger distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline; compare blindside.

  2. 2

    (rugby union) short for openside flanker, a position in rugby union, usually number 7.

    "The openside [flanker] packs down at the scrum on the openside."

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blindsidenoun(figurative) A person's weak point.
open-sidenoun(rugby) a position in the last row of forwards on that side, more fully open-side flanker, designated with number 7
opensidernoun(rugby) openside flanker
on sidenoun(cricket) The leg side.
off sidenoun(cricket) The side of the pitch away from the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket; the right side for a right-handed batsman.
openside flankernoun(rugby) a forward position in rugby union, usually number 7.
sidelinenounA line at the side of something.
blindnounA movable covering for a window to keep out light, made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.
offsidenoun(sports) An offside play.
leg sidenoun(cricket) The side of the pitch on the same side as the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket; the left side for a right-handed batsman.
sidenounA bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
touchlinenoun(rugby, soccer) One of the lines that mark the border limits of the pitch.
slotnounA narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding into it.
touch linenounAlternative form of touchline. [(rugby, soccer) One of the lines that mark the border limits of the pitch.]
side-nettingnoun(soccer) The net at either side of the goal, extending from the touchline to a few yards behind it.
flanknounThe side of something, in general senses.
off-side rulenounAlternative form of offside rule. [(various team sports) The rule determining whether a player is in an offside position; that is, an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.]
checksidenounAlternative form of check side. [(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) A sidespin of the cue ball which makes it bounce off the cush, or off another ball, at a shallower angle than normal.]
away sidenounaway team.
sideline cutnoun(American football, basketball) A sudden change of direction and run for the sideline.

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