"downcourt" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From down- + court. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|down|court}} down- + court Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} downcourt (not comparable)
  1. (basketball) Toward one's team's offensive basket Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Basketball
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