Phrase guide

offside trap

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A defensive play intended to catch the attacking team offside, generally in such a way that the defense line suddenly and simultaneously moves forward.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

Examples

  • He managed to beat the offside trap and clinch the winner.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: tàctica del fora de joc — defensive play
  • Dutch: buitenspelval — defensive play
  • Estonian: suluseisulõks — defensive play
  • Finnish: paitsioansa — defensive play
  • French: piège du hors-jeu — defensive play
  • German: Abseitsfalle — defensive play
  • Italian: trappola del fuorigioco — defensive play
  • Polish: pułapka ofsajdowa — defensive play
  • Swedish: offsidefälla — defensive play