free throw
free throw noun: a shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.
Noun
free throw (plural free throws)
- A shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.
- A throw taken without interference from the opposition. Such a throw is generally taken after an infringement by the opposing team.
- Synonyms:
- foul shot
free throw meaning in Arabic
free throw in Arabic
- basketball
- رَمْيَة حُرَّة
Synonyms of free throw
Forms of free throw
| plural | free throws |
|---|---|
| alternative form | freethrow |
Words formed from free throw
Questions about free throw
- What does free throw mean?
- Free throw means a shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.
- What is free throw in Arabic?
- Free throw in Arabic is رَمْيَة حُرَّة. See Free throw meaning in Arabic.
- What part of speech is free throw?
- Free throw is a noun.
- What is the plural of free throw?
- The plural of free throw is free throws.
Words near free throw in the dictionary
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