Out of bounds

noun, prep_phrase

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.
  2. 2
    a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field wordnet
  3. 3
    An instance of a player or the ball going out of bounds.

    "Although Oklahoma outyarded the Jays 339 to 155, Kansas fought magnificently and earned its 13-13 tie. Royal's punting had begun to jell. He kicked four out-of-bounds against the Crimson and Blue."

  4. 4
    Ground that one is not permitted to enter, or that is outside the permitted playing area.

    "Out of bounds starts at the white stake."

Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    Where one is prohibited to enter. idiomatic

    "You can play wherever you want, but remember that the cemetery is out of bounds."

  2. 2
    Beyond the bounds of civility, morality, or normality. idiomatic

    "You were out of bounds to call him a criminal."

  3. 3
    Outside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court.

    "The ball went out of bounds."

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