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Definition of offside noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

offside

noun
 
/ˈɒfsaɪd/
 
/ˈɔːfsaɪd/
 [uncountable]
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  1. (US English also offsides)
     the fact of being offside in a game such as football (soccer) or ice hockey
    • The goal was disallowed for offside.
    Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2
  2.  
    /ˈɒfsaɪd/
     
    /ˈɔːfsaɪd/
    the offside
    (British English) the side of a vehicle that is furthest from the edge of the road
    • The offside was damaged.
    opposite the nearsideTopics Transport by car or lorryc2
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