What does "free throw" mean?

A shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.

What is a synonym for "free throw"?

Common synonyms include: charity shot, charity throw, charity toss, foul shot, penalty free throw.

noun

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Noun

1
A shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.
2
an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul wordnet
3
A throw taken without interference from the opposition. Such a throw is generally taken after an infringement by the opposing team.