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jump ball
noun
, Basketball.
- a ball tossed into the air above and between two opposing players by the referee in putting the ball into play.
jump ball
noun
- basketball a ball thrown high by the referee between two opposing players to put it in play, as after a stoppage in which no foul or violation was committed
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jump ball1
First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences
The young pitcher had a good delivery of what is known as the jump ball.
From Project Gutenberg
Dean won the game by goin' up and hangin' onto Peg's jump ball.
From Project Gutenberg
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