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jump ball Definition and Meaning in English (jump ball definition)

noun
Synonyms:tip-off
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Jump ball definition: A method of starting a basketball game or restarting play by tossing the ball between two opposing players.

Definitions of Jump ball

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A method of starting a basketball game or restarting play by tossing the ball between two opposing players.

Example Sentences

formal

“The referee called a jump ball to start the game.”

casual

“The players jumped high during the jump ball.”

Synonyms

tip-off

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Inflected Word Forms

present participlejumping

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Jump ball definition: A method of starting a basketball game or restarting play by tossing the ball between two opposing players.
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'Jump ball' translates to 'jump ball' in English. Jump ball definition: A method of starting a basketball game or restarting play by tossing the ball between two opposing players.
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