openside

noun — 2 senses

openside

noun

Etymology From open + side.

1

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Rugby, Sports The space on the side of the pitch with the larger distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline.

2

Abbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of openside flanker.

  • The openside packs down at the scrum on the openside.
Derived terms
opensider

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