out of bounds
Short definition from Wiktionary
Prepositional phrase
- Where one is prohibited to enter.
- Beyond the bounds of civility, morality, or normality.
- Outside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court.
Noun
- A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.
- An instance of a player or the ball going out of bounds.
- Ground that one is not permitted to enter, or that is outside the permitted playing area.
- Alternative form of out of bounds.
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