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1sideline
noun side·line \-ˌlīn\
: a line that marks the outside edge of a sports field or court
: the space outside the area where a game is played on a field or court
: a job that is done in addition to your main job
Full Definition of SIDELINE
1
: a line at right angles to a goal line or end line and marking a side of a court or field of play for athletic games
2
a : a line of goods sold in addition to one's principal line b : a business or activity pursued in addition to one's regular occupation
3
a : the space immediately outside the lines along either side of an athletic field or court b : a sphere of little or no participation or activity —usually used in plural
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First Known Use of SIDELINE
circa 1862
Rhymes with SIDELINE
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2sideline
transitive verb
: to prevent (a player) from playing in a game especially because of injury, illness, etc.
Full Definition of SIDELINE
: to put out of action : put on the sidelines
First Known Use of SIDELINE
1943
SIDELINE Defined for Kids
sideline
noun side·line \ˈsīd-ˌlīn\
Definition of SIDELINE for Kids
1
: a line marking the side of a playing field or court
2
: a business or a job done in addition to a person's regular occupation
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