backcourt
(bækkɔrt )
Word forms: backcourts
countable noun [usu the N]
In sports such tennis and badminton, the backcourt is the section of each side of the court that is furthest from the net. In basketball, the backcourt is the rear part of the court, where the defense plays. You can also use backcourt to refer to the members of a team who play mainly in this part of the court.
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