The meaning of Offside

adverb

(especially in soccer, rugby, or hockey) in a position where playing the ball or puck is not allowed, especially (in soccer) in the attacking half ahead of the ball and having fewer than two defenders nearer the goal line at the moment the ball is played.

Usage examples:

The attacker looked offside by several yards

adjective

(especially in soccer, rugby, or hockey) occupying or taking place in a position where playing the ball or puck is not allowed, especially (in soccer) in the attacking half ahead of the ball and having fewer than two defenders nearer the goal line at the moment the ball is played.

Usage examples:

He was beaten by an offside goal

noun

The fact of being offside in soccer and other sports.

Usage examples:

The goal was disallowed for offside

noun

The side of a vehicle furthest from the kerb (in britain, the right).

Usage examples:

The rear offside wheel

adjective

(in particular sports, especially football and hockey) in a position that is not allowed by the rules of the game, often in front of the ball

Usage examples:

The offside rear wheel needs replacing., coventry had a goal disallowed for offside., the car was s…