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nearside

/ ˈnɪəˌsaɪd /

noun

    1. the side of a vehicle normally nearer the kerb (in Britain, the left side)

    2. ( as modifier ) Compare offside

      the nearside door

    1. the left side of an animal, team of horses, etc

    2. ( as modifier )

      the nearside flank

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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He said he continued to pull out of the junction, but braked when he saw the nearside back wheel going over a person.

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.

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".

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“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.

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