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Definition of "out of bounds" []

  • Prohibited to enter (adjective)
  • Beyond the bounds of civility or morality; extremely unreasonable (adjective)
  • Outside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court. (adverb)
  • A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court. (noun)

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Use "out of bounds" in a sentence
  • "You are out, for El Exaltida has said that he does not wish for trouble with the British police who might put the island out of bounds for tourists."
  • "It was an embarrassing effort lowlighted when Jared Jeffries botched a layup on the break and the ball was batted off his head out of bounds on the rebound."
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