crosscourt

crosscourt
adverb or adjective Date: 1915 to or toward the opposite side of a court (as in tennis or basketball)

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  • cross·court — /ˈkrɑːsˈkoɚt/ adv : to or toward the opposite side of a tennis or basketball court She hit/passed the ball crosscourt. crosscourt adj, always used before a noun a crosscourt pass/shot …   Useful english dictionary

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