ONSIDE

onside

(adjective) not offside; being within the prescribed area of play

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

onside (not comparable)

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

On the side of a vehicle from which the driver, paddler, etc. propels it.

(bridge) Favourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.

In agreement or support; on board.

Noun

onside (plural onsides)

(sport) The portion of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.

The side of a vehicle on which the driver primarily propels it.

Anagrams

• Edison, Eidson, diones, does in, inodes, no side, noised

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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