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backcourt
(bækkɔrt)
Word forms: backcourts
countable noun [usu the N]
In sports such tennis and badminton, the backcourt is the section of each side of the court that is furthest from the net. In basketball, the backcourt is the rear part of the court, where the defense plays. You can also use backcourt to refer to the members of a team who play mainly in this part of the court.
backcourt in British English
(ˈbækˌkɔːt)
noun
1. tennis, mainly US
the part of the court between the service line and the baseline
2.
(in various court games) the area nearest the back boundary line
backcourt in American English
(ˈbækˌkɔrt)
noun
1. US, Basketball
a.
the half of the court with the basket a team is defending
b.
the players on a team who play guard
2. Tennis
the area at either end of the court between the service line and the base line
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