Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sin-bin
Noun
/ˈsɪn bɪn/
Definition
A designated area in sports, particularly in rugby and ice hockey, where a player must sit out a specified duration after committing a foul.
Examples
- After receiving a penalty for high tackling, the player had to sit in the sin-bin for ten minutes.
- During the match, the referee sent two players to the sin-bin for unsportsmanlike behavior.
- The coach emphasized discipline, warning players that any foul could result in a time in the sin-bin.
Meaning
The sin-bin is a temporary penalty area used to penalize players for misconduct or rule violations, requiring them to spend time off the playing field or rink.
Synonyms
- Penalty box
- Timeout area
- Penalty area
