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crosscourt

[ 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

  1. (in racket games) to or toward the diagonally opposite side of the court.
  2. Basketball. to or toward the opposite end of the court.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of crosscourt1

First recorded in 1910–15; cross- + court

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Example Sentences

Crosscourts:  To be mixed in with your straight up and down strokes are the crosscourt forehand and backhand shots.

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