most out-of-bounds
əvˈbaʊndz adjective
1.
Sports. being beyond or passing the limits or boundaries of a field, course, etc., marking the area within which the ball, puck, or the like is legally in play.
2.
beyond any established boundaries or prescribed limits; prohibited; forbidden.
3.
further than or beyond established limits, as of behavior or thought.
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
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| out-of-bounds | |
adjective | |
| 1. | outside the foul lines |
| 2. | barred to a designated group; "that area is off-limits" [syn: off-limits] |
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Most out-of-bounds
is always a great word to know.
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| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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