nearside
Britishnoun
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the side of a vehicle normally nearer the kerb (in Britain, the left side)
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( as modifier ) Compare offside
the nearside door
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the left side of an animal, team of horses, etc
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( as modifier )
the nearside flank
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Example Sentences
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But as he pulled over and climbed out of the vehicle, he realised his nearside headlight was broken.
From BBC
Later satellite observations found that these titanium-rich volcanic rocks are primarily located on the moon's nearside, but how and why they got there has remained a mystery -- until now.
From Science Daily
In a statement, Mr Wade said the bus had "moved over to the nearside of the carriageway as a car in front was slowing and indicating to turn right".
From BBC
“So I’m out there, playing well. My father, we’re going neck and neck, and I go out for a nearside,” Stallone recalled.
From Salon
"A rear nearside tyre with cord exposed topped this stop off," the force added.
From BBC
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