crosscourt

[kraws-kawrt, -kohrt, kros-]

cross·court

[kraws-kawrt, -kohrt, kros-]
adjective
1.
(in racket games) directed to the diagonally opposite side of the court.
2.
Basketball. directed to the opposite end of the court.
adverb
3.
(in racket games) to or toward the diagonally opposite side of the court.
4.
Basketball. to or toward the opposite end of the court.

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Crosscourt is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1910–15; cross- + court
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