foul shot

noun

Examples of foul shot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Moments later, Uphoff grabbed a steal and sank two foul shots to push the lead to 47-42. Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 15 June 2024 Brunson, however, missed the first free throw before making the second, a foul shot putting the Knicks up a calm 31 points entering the fourth quarter. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024 The senior knocked down one last foul shot as Barnes retreated toward midcourt to soak in the moment. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2024 Wiggins nailed another from the wing, as the Warriors traded threes for Laker twos and foul shots. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for foul shot 

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foul shot was in 1902

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“Foul shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20shot. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

foul shot

noun
: a free throw in basketball
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