Definitions for out-of-bounds
out-of-bounds
out-of-bounds
Spelling: [out-uh v-boundz]
IPA: /ˈaʊt əvˈbaʊndz/
Out-Of-Bounds is a 13 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 3 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 4 points.
You can make 286 anagrams from letters in out-of-bounds (--bdfnooostuu).
Definitions for out-of-bounds
adjective
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Sports. being beyond or passing the limits or boundaries of a field, course, etc., marking the area within which the ball, puck, or the like is legally in play.
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beyond any established boundaries or prescribed limits; prohibited; forbidden.
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further than or beyond established limits, as of behavior or thought.
Origin of out-of-bounds
First recorded in 1855-60
Examples for out-of-bounds
This "out-of-bounds" passion will of course be recognised as a Romantic trait, though it had Classical suggestions.
"You can get around that out-of-bounds business without any trouble," he said.