sideline
/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/ noun C1- A line at the side of something.
- Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item. · She started the business as a sideline to her regular work and it ended up becoming the greater source of income.· Soup need not be just a sideline to a meal; if you like, it can be the main course.
- A line for hobbling an animal by connecting the fore and the hind feet of the same side.
- A line defining the side boundary of a playing field. Used in Canadian football, field lacrosse and basketball.
- The area outside the playing field beyond each sideline. · The coach stood on the sidelines and bellowed commands at the team.
- The outside or perimeter of any activity. · to relegate to the sidelines· She installed the whole fixture while he simply watched from the sidelines.
- A secondary road, especially a byroad at right angles to a main road.
- A side hustle.
Plural sidelines
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