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downcourt

adverb or adjective
down·​court | \ ˈdau̇n-ˈkȯrt How to pronounce downcourt (audio) \

Definition of downcourt

: in or into the opposite end of the court (as in basketball)

Examples of downcourt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Dunk, hang, pull yourself up parallel to the floor, swing like a chandelier around in a circle, launching yourself back downcourt. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "Some summer fun at NBA’s Summer League," 10 July 2018

First Known Use of downcourt

1904, in the meaning defined above

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downcourt

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English Language Learners Definition of downcourt

: into or toward the opposite end of a basketball court

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