openside en · NOUN
Etymology
From open + side.
Meanings
- The space on the side of the pitch with the larger distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline.
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(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, qualifier:rugby union) Ellipsis of openside flanker.
alt of openside flanker
The openside packs down at the scrum on the openside.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| open side | alternative | lexicographic | |
| opensides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |