out-of-bounds
definitions
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adjective
Located outside the officially designated playing area or field in a sport.en: Located outside the officially designated playing area or field in a sport.
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adjective
Forbidden, restricted, or not permitted to be entered, accessed, or used by certain people.en: Forbidden, restricted, or not permitted to be entered, accessed, or used by certain people.
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noun
The specific area or zone located outside the official boundaries of a playing field or court.en: The specific area or zone located outside the official boundaries of a playing field or court.
examples
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The referee signaled that the ball was out-of-bounds after it crossed the sideline.
The referee signaled that the ball was out-of-bounds after it crossed the sideline.
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The military base is strictly out-of-bounds to unauthorized personnel.
The military base is strictly out-of-bounds to unauthorized personnel.
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The golfer's shot landed in the out-of-bounds, resulting in a penalty stroke.
The golfer's shot landed in the out-of-bounds, resulting in a penalty stroke.