free throw

noun

Definition of free throw

: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent

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Recent Examples on the Web Tatum only reached the free throw line three times. — BostonGlobe.com, "Celtics’ symptoms of defeat familiar in mistake-laden loss to 76ers," 7 Apr. 2021 This season, Shelley was forced to play more as a true point guard and clearly wasn’t comfortable in the role and her performance regressed to 35.4% shooting from the floor, including 30.4% from three and 37.5% from the free throw line. — oregonlive, "Oregon women’s basketball guard Jaz Shelley enters transfer portal," 7 Apr. 2021 Gunn remained stoic and meandered to his spot on the free throw line, where Carmel would further its lead again. — Michael Mccleary, The Indianapolis Star, "Lawrence North falls short in overtime game decided at the line, loses 51-46 to Carmel," 4 Apr. 2021 Hooper Bay outscored Su Valley 12-3 from 3-point range and 8-3 from the free throw line. — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, "Hooper Bay outlasts Su Valley to capture Class 2A girls basketball crown," 4 Apr. 2021 Detroit had a strong night at the free throw line (18-for-22) and from 3 (12-for-29), while Washington struggled in both areas (6-for-19 and 5-for-19, respectively). — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Pistons blow out Washington Wizards, 120-91, behind strong night from Josh Jackson," 2 Apr. 2021 In 13 minutes Wednesday, Eubanks scored eight points on 2-of-3 shooting from the field and a 4-of-5 effort from the free throw line and grabbed five rebounds. — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, "Spurs could be without Gorgui Dieng for a week," 1 Apr. 2021 Toney started 25 of 31 games as a sophomore and averaged 9.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 46.1% from the field, 32.8% percent from three-point range and 65.5% at the free throw line. — Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, "Former Pittsburgh guard Au’Diese Toney announces transfer to Arkansas," 1 Apr. 2021 In 20 minutes Friday, Thomas scored five points, all at the free throw line, to go with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. — Chris Fedor, cleveland, "Brodric Thomas to make first career NBA start for Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday night," 28 Mar. 2021

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free throw

noun

English Language Learners Definition of free throw

: a basketball shot worth one point that must be made from behind a special line and that is given because of a foul by an opponent

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