halfcourt

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English

Etymology

half +‎ court

Noun

halfcourt (plural halfcourts)

  1. (basketball) The middle of the court, at and near the center line
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      The second technical was called after Mayo walked back toward the players gathered at halfcourt.
  2. (basketball) A basketball court that is half the size of a normal court
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  3. (basketball) A shot taken from the middle of the court
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