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in-bounds

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective in-bounds has 1 sense
  1. in-bounds - between the first and third base lines
    Antonym:
    foul (indirect, via fair)

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in-bounds

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Within the designated boundaries or limits.

Usage: The basketball player made an incredible shot while staying in-bounds.

Sense 2: Remaining within legal or acceptable limits.

Usage: The politician's actions were questionable, but they were still in-bounds of the law.

Part of Speech: adverb

Sense 1: Within the designated boundaries or limits.

Usage: The skier safely landed the jump and stayed in-bounds.

Sense 2: Remaining within legal or acceptable limits.

Usage: The speaker discussed controversial topics but always stayed in-bounds.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A designated area within defined boundaries.

Usage: The hiker strayed out of the in-bounds area and got lost in the wilderness.

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1: To indicate that a shot or action occurred within the designated boundaries.

Usage: The referee in-bounds the ball after it goes out of play.

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