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View synonyms for foul shot
foul shot
noun
, Basketball.
- a throw from the foul line, given a player after a foul has been called against an opponent.
- a score of one point made on this throw.
foul shot
noun
- basketball an unimpeded shot at the basket from the free-throw line given for a technical fault (one free shot) or a foul (two free shots) Also calledfree throw
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Word History and Origins
Origin of foul shot1
First recorded in 1900–05
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Example Sentences
Just by taking a foul shot, he starts the fans screaming again.
From Los Angeles Times
That came right after Irving missed both foul shots that had the crowd howling in honor of the promotion that awards a free Chick-fil-A sandwich.
From Seattle Times
He made all 12 foul shots on the night.
From Seattle Times
Colorado used an 11-2 run after Pope made two foul shots to get Oregon State within 14-10 with 12:18 left before halftime.
From Seattle Times
Boston missed nine free throws overall, while the Nuggets missed just one of 22 foul shots.
From Seattle Times
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