Backcourt Definition
băkkôrt
noun
The part of a court between the service line and the baseline in tennis and other net games.
American Heritage
The half of the court with the basket a team is defending.
Webster's New World
The part of the playing area farthest from the goal or target wall in certain court games, such as handball.
American Heritage
The players on a team who play guard.
Webster's New World
The half of the court that a team defends.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Backcourt
Noun
Singular:
backcourt
Plural:
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