sideline

English

/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • A line at the side of something.
  • Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item.
  • A line for hobbling an animal by connecting the fore and the hind feet of the same side.
  • (sports) A line defining the side boundary of a playing field.
  • (sports) Usually in the plural: the area outside the playing field beyond each sideline.
  • (figuratively) The outside or perimeter of any activity.
  • (Canada) A secondary road, especially a byroad at right angles to a main road.

Etymology

Compound from English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant) + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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