front court
Americannoun
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the section of the court nearest the front wall in certain games, as squash or handball.
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Basketball.
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a team's offensive half of the court.
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the players who play offensively in the front court, including the center and the two forwards.
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Etymology
Origin of front court
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Musselman has already managed to remake the Trojans’ now-supersized front court with six new transfer wings and forwards, all of whom are 6-foot-6 or taller.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025
Needing help for its undersized front court, the Washington women’s basketball team snagged a commitment from Eastern Michigan center Tayra Eke.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024
LSU has several returnees in the front court, including 6-10 senior Derek Fountain, 6-5 senior Mwani Wilkinson, 6-10 sophomore Jalen Reed and 6-6 Tyrell Ward.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023
After Burton’s free throws, North Carolina pushed it to the front court and called timeout with 0.6 seconds left before Sibande came up with a block of Caleb Love as time expired.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2023
Thus they descended the principal staircase of the villa, crossed the ground floor, and entered the front court.
From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various
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