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Meaning of open-side | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. the portion of the field which is larger as measured from a scrum or breakdown to the touchline
  2. a position in the last row of forwards on that side, more fully open-side flanker, designated with number 7
  3. a player in that position

Examples

“Up front, skipper and open-side Lewis Moody looked almost back to full fitness, while England's set-piece was barely troubled, albeit against a Romania side showing 11 changes from that beaten by Argentina earlier in the week.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

open-sourceness open-top bus open-topper open-washing open-wheel racing open/closed principle

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