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Definition of crosscourt

crosscourt

/ˈkrɔːs.kɔːrt/
cross · court
Adverb:crosscourt
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Plural:crosscourts
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crosscourt Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Directed, hit, or thrown diagonally across a playing court from one side to the opposite side, as in tennis or basketball.

Example

"She won the match point with a powerful crosscourt backhand."

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• adverb

1

Diagonally across a playing court from one side to the other.

Example

"The point guard whipped the ball crosscourt to an open teammate waiting behind the three-point arc."

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• noun

1

A shot or pass hit or thrown diagonally across a playing court from one side to the opposite side.

Example

"He caught his opponent off balance by alternating between deep lobs and sharp crosscourts."

• Nearby Words

crossbred
crossbreed
crosscheck
crosscourt
crosscurrent
crosscut
crosscutting

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crosscourt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crosscourt
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