Frontcourt

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The half of the court where a team's offensive basket is located.

    "Kelly passes to Mahoney in the frontcourt."

  2. 2
    The center and forwards of a team.

    "The team's frontcourt has not been performing this season."

Synonyms

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backcourtmidcourt

Example

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"Kelly passes to Mahoney in the frontcourt."

Etymology

From front + court.

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