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out–of–bounds

adverb or adjective \ˌat-ə(v)-ˈban(d)z\

: outside the area in which a game is played

Full Definition of OUT-OF-BOUNDS

:  outside the prescribed boundaries or limits
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First Known Use of OUT-OF-BOUNDS

1798

Rhymes with OUT-OF-BOUNDS

OUT-OF-BOUNDS Defined for Kids

out–of–bounds

adverb or adjective \ˌat-əv-ˈbandz\

Definition of OUT-OF-BOUNDS for Kids

:  outside the limits of the playing area in a game or sport

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