out of bounds noun 3prepositional phrase 3 noun3 •Ground that one is not permitted to enter, or that is outside the permitted playing area.Out of bounds starts at the white stake. •An instance of a player or the ball going out of bounds.Although Oklahoma outyarded the Jays 339 to 155, Kansas fought magnificently and earned its 13-13 tie. Royal's punting had begun to jell. He kicked four out-of-bounds against the Crimson and Blue. — 1984 •A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court. prepositional phrase3 •Where one is prohibited to enter.You can play wherever you want, but remember that the cemetery is out of bounds. •Beyond the bounds of civility, morality, or normality.You were out of bounds to call him a criminal. •Outside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court.The ball went out of bounds.
