foul shot

noun

Examples of foul shot in a Sentence

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She was joined by Rivers who had two threes, converted two foul shots, and three assists. Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Golden State’s offense made up for it, though, with a steady diet of paint looks and foul shots. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025 Ohio State is fouled three times, opts to shoot the foul shot and misses each time. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025 Mountain West player of the year Donovan Dent finished with 14 points and six assists on 7 for 18 shooting from the field and zero foul shots. Justin Williams, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foul shot

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 2 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

foul shot

noun
: a free throw in basketball
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