Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

free throw

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.77 in modern English

Syllables
free throw
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.

noun

A throw taken without interference from the opposition. Such a throw is generally taken after an infringement by the opposing team.

Inflected Forms

free throws (plural) freethrow (alternative)

Phrases

free-throw lane free-throw line free throw percentage

Synonyms

foul shot penalty free throw charity toss charity throw charity shot

Questions

What does free throw mean?
A shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.

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