(back-court) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 basketball the half of a court in which the basket being defended is located; 2 tennis the part of the court between the service line and the baseline

Example Sentence

The tennis player ran to the backcourt to hit the ball. Spelled as one word.

Synonyms

defensive half; half that team defends; between service line and baseline;

Antonyms

frontcourt

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backcourt
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