frontcourt

frontcourt
frontcourt [frunt′kôrt΄ ]
n.
1. the half of the court with the basket that a team shoots at to score
2. the players on a team who play center and forward

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front·court (frŭntʹkôrt', -kōrt') n. Basketball
1. The half of the court having the basket at which the offensive team shoots.
2. The forwards and center on a team. Also called frontline.

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