offside

Explore definitions, synonyms, and language insights of offside

Definitions

Adjective
illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck; "the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside"
Adverb
illegally in advance of the ball or puck
Noun
(sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.)

Antonyms


More General Terms