The difference between Off side and On side

When used as nouns, off side means the side of the pitch away from the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket, whereas on side means the leg side.


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  1. Off side as a noun (cricket):

    The side of the pitch away from the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket; the right side for a right-handed batsman.

  2. Off side as a noun (horsemanship):

    The right-hand side of a horse.

  1. On side as a noun (cricket):

    The leg side.

  1. On side as an adjective:

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