half-court
noun
ˈhaf-ˈkȯrt 
ˈhäf-
: a dividing line that separates a playing court into equal halves (as in basketball)
also
: the area comprising each half
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This fall, as the season approached, the Cyclones played in a jamboree, featuring half-court scrimmage games with other college teams.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Those picks would be better used in the service of gassing up the Raptors’ half-court offence, this team’s biggest weakness.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Coyotes used their half-court trap defense, rebounding and free throw shooting to rally past host Godinez 59-48 to claim a third consecutive league championship.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
In addition to in-arena advertising, fans can expect a steady stream of social content starring UConn student-athletes and in-person activations with product giveaways and halftime half-court shots out of this partnership.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Those picks would be better used in the service of gassing up the Raptors’ half-court offence, this team’s biggest weakness.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Coyotes used their half-court trap defense, rebounding and free throw shooting to rally past host Godinez 59-48 to claim a third consecutive league championship.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
In addition to in-arena advertising, fans can expect a steady stream of social content starring UConn student-athletes and in-person activations with product giveaways and halftime half-court shots out of this partnership.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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