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Out of bounds
noun, prep_phrase
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Noun
- 1 A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.
- 2 a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field wordnet
- 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 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 Where one is prohibited to enter. idiomatic
"You can play wherever you want, but remember that the cemetery is out of bounds."
- 2 Beyond the bounds of civility, morality, or normality. idiomatic
"You were out of bounds to call him a criminal."
- 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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