free throw

American  

noun

Basketball.

1. foul shot.

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free throw British  

noun

1. basketball an unimpeded shot at the basket from the free-throw line given for a technical fault (one free shot) or a foul (two free shots)

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Etymology

Origin of free throw

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Clovis coach Cooper Steele said his team had to be aggressive with Centennial’s size, so the free throws the Huskies made were something that couldn’t be deterred.

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After Dent missed a free throw with 51 seconds left, Teng hit a three-pointer in the corner to cut the Bruins’ lead to two.

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Doncic had a chance at 50 points in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in October, but missed a late free throw that forced him to settle for 49 points.

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“And it’s kind of messed up. All those free throws? No disrespect, but it didn’t feel earned.”

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In the end, there was no stopping Bakersfield Christian junior center Taiwo Daramola, who scored 28 points, including a basket and free throw that put his team up 58-57 with 43 seconds left.

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