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noun
A courtyard behind a housing block or tenement building.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
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noun
A team's defensive half of the court; the part of the court where the other team's basket is located, or the guards playing in that area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
The area farthest from the opponent's goal around the nine-metre line, where a team's defensive centre players are located.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, games, handball, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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History
From back + court.
