footfault
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of footfault
v. use of foot fault
Example Sentences
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Irked by a footfault call, he dropped his racket in disbelief.
From Time Magazine Archive
But a footfault was called and he had to serve over.
From Time Magazine Archive
Then a footfault judge called a point against Wood.
From Time Magazine Archive
Again a footfault judge surprised him when the score was deuce.
From Time Magazine Archive
A revival of the footfault fiend, who desires to handicap the server, is international in character and, like the poor, "always with us."
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
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