sideline
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A line at the side of something.
- Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item.
- A line for hobbling an animal by connecting the fore and the hind feet of the same side.
- A line defining the side boundary of a playing field. Used in Canadian football, field lacrosse and basketball.
- The area outside the playing field beyond each sideline.
- The outside or perimeter of any activity.
- A secondary road, especially a byroad at right angles to a main road.
- A side hustle.
Verb
- To place on the sidelines; to bench or to keep someone out of play.
- To remove or keep out of circulation or out of the focus.
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