shot clock
noun
Definition of shot clock
: a clock in basketball that displays a countdown of the time within which shooting the ball is required
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1973
First Known Use of shot clock
1973
SHOT CLOCK Defined for English Language Learners
shot clock
noun
Definition of shot clock for English Language Learners
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basketball : a clock that shows how much time a player has left to shoot the ball
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