"crosscourt" meaning in English

See crosscourt in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

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

Alternative forms

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