Openside

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The space on the side of the pitch with the larger distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline.
  2. 2
    Ellipsis of openside flanker. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

    "The openside packs down at the scrum on the openside."

Example

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"The openside packs down at the scrum on the openside."

Etymology

From open + side.

Related phrases

openside flankerrugby unionset piece

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