backcourt
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/ˈbækkɔːrt/
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/ˈbækkɔːt/
The area of a sports court near the goal or end line.
The coach instructed his team to focus on defense in the backcourt.
The players who play defense on a team.
The backcourt players were crucial in stopping the opponent's attack.
An enclosed area at the back of a building without a roof.
The backcourt of the old house was a perfect place for a small garden.