onside.
Not in an offside position; in the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
Meaning & usage
Not in an offside position; in the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
The goal was allowed because the attacker was onside.
Within bounds.
On the side of a vehicle from which the driver, paddler, etc. propels it.
Favourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
In agreement or support; on board.
Where this word comes from
From on + side.
The portion of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
The side of a vehicle on which the driver primarily propels it.
Where this word comes from
From on + side.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.