free throw noun

1. (in basketball) an attempt to throw a ball into the basket without any player trying to stop you, that you are allowed after a foul
   Collocations: Free throw is used before these nouns:

   • line

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free throw
n. A shot at the basket in basketball without interference from opponents.
Mike scored the winning point on a free throw.
Compare: FIELD GOAL², FOUL SHOT.

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