shot clock

noun

1. a clock used in basketball games to limit to a specific length the time taken between shots.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shot clock¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Six golf balls, a shot clock with music blaring, and a WWE-style belt for a prize.

From BBC

Before there was a shot clock, he had the audacity to have his team hold the ball for long periods of time without attempting a shot.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s unafraid to dribble into traffic and jack up a three-point attempt just seconds into the shot clock.

From Los Angeles Times

Grace Knox hit a three-pointer to beat the shot clock and give defending champion Eitwanda a 60-59 advantage with 2:30 left.

From Los Angeles Times

Kobe Johnson played a big part in the comeback, throwing a beautiful outlet pass to Eric Dailey Jr. for a dunk, rising for a three-pointer at the end of the shot clock and zipping a nice bounce pass to William Kyle III for another dunk.

From Los Angeles Times