crosscourt

American  

[kraws-kawrt, -kohrt, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈkɔrt, -ˈkoʊrt, ˈkrɒs- /

adjective

1. (in racket games) directed to the diagonally opposite side of the court.

2. Basketball. directed to the opposite end of the court.

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adverb

1. (in racket games) to or toward the diagonally opposite side of the court.

2. Basketball. to or toward the opposite end of the court.

Etymology

Origin of crosscourt

First recorded in 1910–15; cross- + court

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Example Sentences

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crosscourt

What Iamaleava lacks in height she makes up for with her intelligence, placement and angles that keep opponents guessing whether she will hit it down the line or crosscourt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

But Keys was broken again and it went to a tiebreak, where she slumped 4-0 behind and had to save two set points before converting for the set with a blistering crosscourt winner.

From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026

The guttural roar which greeted her winning crosscourt forehand on match point indicated Raducanu's satisfaction, as did the beaming smile across her face as she handed out high fives to the whole British team afterwards.

From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2024

DeRozan caught a crosscourt pass off the inbounds and got fouled again.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 28, 2023

If I had moves like Devon, I’d be cruising crosscourt with Scotty Pippin!

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes

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