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Backcourt

Noun:

1. The area of a basketball court that is furthest from the opposing team’s basket, typically occupied by guards and often associated with offensive play.

Example sentence: The point guard led the fast break, dribbling the ball up the backcourt.

2. A team’s guards collectively, who play primarily in the backcourt area.

Example sentence: The backcourt was a dominant force in the game, scoring a majority of the team’s points.

3. The players on a tennis court who are positioned near the baseline.

Example sentence: The backcourt players exhibited impressive groundstrokes, moving their opponents around the court.

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