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fastbreak

fastbreak is the alternative form of fast break.

Meaning of fast break

Noun

fast break (plural fast breaks)

  1. An offensive play in which a team, having won possession of the ball, moves the ball downcourt as quickly as possible, attempting to get an easy shot before the defense can set up.
    • Their pressure defense gives them a lot of fast breaks off of steals.

Forms of fastbreak

pluralfastbreaks

Questions about fastbreak

What is fastbreak the alternative form of?
Fastbreak is the alternative form of fast break.

Words near fastbreak in the dictionary

  1. fastballers
  2. fastballing
  3. fastballs
  4. fastbowler
  5. fastbowlers
  6. fastbreak
  7. fastbreaks
  8. fastcore
  9. fasted
  10. fasten
  11. fasten down

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