free-throw lane

noun

The rectangular or trapezoidal area between the free-throw line and the end line.

“Players must remain outside the free-throw lane until the ball leaves the free-throw shooter's hands.”

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Meanings

nounfree-throw lane (plural free-throw lanes)

plural free-throw lanes

  1. ball gamesThe rectangular or trapezoidal area between the free-throw line and the end line.

    Players must remain outside the free-throw lane until the ball leaves the free-throw shooter's hands.

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “free-throw lane,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/free-throw%20lane.

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