frontcourt

English

Alternative forms

  • front-court

Etymology

From front +‎ court.

Noun

frontcourt (plural frontcourts)

  1. (basketball) The half of the court where a team's offensive basket is located.
    Antonym: backcourt
    Coordinate term: midcourt
    Kelly passes to Mahoney in the frontcourt.
  2. (basketball) The center and forwards of a team.
    The team's frontcourt has not been performing this season.

See also

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