openside

See also: open-side

English

Etymology

From open +‎ side.

Noun

openside (plural opensides)

1. (rugby) The space on the side of the pitch with the larger distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline.

   Coordinate term: blindside

2. (rugby union) Ellipsis of openside flanker.

   The openside packs down at the scrum on the openside.

Alternative forms

• open side

Derived terms

• opensider

Anagrams

• disponee