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Basketball Backboard

Definition: A vertical board or surface attached to a basketball hoop, typically made of glass, acrylic, or metal, and used to rebound the basketball after a shot.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun

A basketball backboard as a component of the basketball hoop system.

Example sentences:

• The basketball backboard shattered into pieces after a powerful slam dunk.
• She aimed for the basketball backboard and successfully banked the ball into the net.
• The basketball backboard is adjustable to different heights according to the players' preferences.

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Sense 2:

Noun

The area behind the basketball hoop where the backboard is located.

Example sentences:

• He positioned himself under the basketball backboard to grab the rebound.
• There was a lot of action happening near the basketball backboard as players fought for the ball.
• The player crashed into the basketball backboard, causing it to shake.

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Sense 3:

Noun

A non-regulation backboard used in informal or local basketball games.

Example sentences:

• The neighborhood kids set up a makeshift basketball backboard using a piece of wood.
• They played a friendly game of basketball with an old basketball backboard they found in the garage.
• Since they couldn't afford a proper basketball backboard, they attached a plastic board to the wall.

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