open side
Britishnoun
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the side of the scrum on which the majority of the backs are ranged
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an open-side flanker
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a flanker who plays on the open side of the scrum
Example Sentences
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Sabalenka reached the final in New York last year, losing to Coco Gauff, but Gauff's fourth-round exit this year leaves the Belarusian as the favourite on an increasingly open side of the draw.
From BBC
That led him to open Side Stack Records, the island’s only record shop, in January.
From Seattle Times
The goalie slipped down and Marchessault had an open side of the net after getting a nifty pass.
From Seattle Times
Bettman has since come around, largely due to the league feeling T-Mobile’s design already has enough outdoor feel around its open side walls even with the roof closed.
From Seattle Times
Maccelli scored with 5:15 left in the second period, finding an open side following J.J.
From Washington Times
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