the perimeter

noun

basketball

: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket

He scored from the perimeter.

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Routh faces five federal charges, including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, for allegedly staking out the perimeter of Trump’s West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course last month with a rifle while the former president was on the course. —

Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024 There is fencing around the perimeter of the building and a much stronger law enforcement presence once election night hits. —

Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024 Wrapped around the perimeter of the museum’s fifth floor is a video installation incorporating years of footage from the Ailey archives. —

Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024 Not only does the roster contain a pair of 7-footers anchoring the paint, but the perimeter defenders are also top-notch. —

Nick Crain, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the perimeter

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