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
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Kopitar made it 2-0 five minutes later when he took a nifty backhand pass from Quinton Byfield and found an open side of the net.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
From the cockpit and open side door, the crew scan the horizon, alert for potential threats.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2023
He took a cross-ice pass from Mats Zuccarello and hit an open side for a 1-0 lead.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2023
Guenther scored into an open side at 7:53 after Crouse’s shot from the left circle hit the post and caromed to him.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
Barry dove toward the open side of the house and peered over the edge.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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