weak side


weak side

noun

Definition of WEAK SIDE

1
: the side of a football formation having the smaller number of players; specifically : the side of a formation away from the tight end
2
: the side of a court or field (as in basketball or soccer) away from the ball
weak·side \ˈwēk-ˌsīd\ adjective

First Known Use of WEAK SIDE

1940

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