crosscourt

[ kraws-kawrt, -kohrt, kros- ]

adjective

1. (in racket games) directed to the diagonally opposite side of the court.
2. Basketball. directed to the opposite end of the court.

adverb

1. (in racket games) to or toward the diagonally opposite side of the court.
2. Basketball. to or toward the opposite end of the court.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosscourt¹

First recorded in 1910–15; cross- + court

Example Sentences

The guttural roar which greeted her winning crosscourt forehand on match point indicated Raducanu's satisfaction, as did the beaming smile across her face as she handed out high fives to the whole British team afterwards.

From BBC

At 2-2 in the fourth, while Musetti's level barely dropped, Djokovic drew on his many years of experience to find an extra gear and victory was wrapped up with a stunning crosscourt forehand return winner.

From BBC

Wainwright, also a Stanford commit, hammered a crosscourt kill to give the Tartans a 23-21 lead and they closed out the set on a roof by Beckett Harvey and Aidan McMahon.

From Los Angeles Times

In the end, she needed five championship points before finishing off with a forehand crosscourt winner.

From Seattle Times

She took this with a clean forehand crosscourt winner, turning to her team with both arms lifted towards the sky before blowing a kiss.

From BBC