"crosscourt" meaning in All languages combined

See crosscourt on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From cross- + court. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cross-|court}} cross- + court Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} crosscourt (not comparable)
  1. (tennis, net sports) Hit diagonally into the opposite corner of the court Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Tennis
    Sense id: en-crosscourt-en-adj-YYn88iQ1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with cross- Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, tennis

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