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crosscourt Synonyms
Another word for crosscourt
Choosing another word for crosscourt depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Directed, hit, or thrown diagonally across a playing court from one side to the opposite side, as in tennis or basketball.
Usage Example
"She won the match point with a powerful diagonal backhand."
Strong
diagonal
• adverb (Context 2)
Diagonally across a playing court from one side to the other.
Usage Example
"The point guard whipped the ball diagonally to an open teammate waiting behind the three-point arc."
Strong
diagonally
Opposites of crosscourt
The opposite of crosscourt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
down-the-line
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crosscourt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crosscourt