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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of inbound form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of inbound form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Adjective

1. 1
   Within bounds not-comparable

   "An inbounds clearing attempt follows either a goalie save or a turnover in the defensive half of the field."

Adverb

1. 1
   Into the inbounds area not-comparable

   "She passed the ball inbounds."

Synonyms

All synonyms

approachingcomingenteringhomewardhomeward boundin

Example

More examples

"An inbounds clearing attempt follows either a goalie save or a turnover in the defensive half of the field."

Etymology

From in bounds.

Related phrases

inbounds pass

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