free throw lane

/fri θroʊ leɪn/
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Definitions of free throw lane
  1. noun
    a lane on a basketball court extending from the end line to 15 feet in front of the backboard; players may not enter this lane during a free throw
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    a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic
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