"midcourt" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: mid- + court Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mid|court}} mid- + court Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} midcourt (uncountable)
  1. (sports) The area near the center of a court, such as a basketball or tennis court Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sports

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