Out of bounds

Prepositional phrase

Definitions

1.Prepositional phraseWhere one is prohibited to enter.

"You can play wherever you want, but remember that the cemetery is out of bounds."

2.Prepositional phraseBeyond the bounds of civility, morality, or normality.

"You were out of bounds to call him a criminal."

3.Prepositional phraseOutside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court.

"The ball went out of bounds."

4.NounA sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.

5.NounAn instance of a player or the ball going out of bounds.

6.NounGround that one is not permitted to enter, or that is outside the permitted playing area.

"Out of bounds starts at the white stake."

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