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backcourt Definition

back·court (-kôrt′)

noun

  1. ☆ Basketball
    1. the half of the court with the basket a team is defending
    2. 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

backcourt Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • area: Two community clear-up events have been staged to try encourage local tenants to take responsibility for the backcourt area and to reduce fly tipping.
  • improvement: In addition to these improvements, £ 1m is earmarked in this year's Housing Capital Program for a range of backcourt improvements.

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