technical foul

/ˌtɛknəkəl faʊl/
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Other forms: technical fouls

Definitions of technical foul
  1. noun
    (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play
    synonyms: technical
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    type of:
    foul
    an act that violates the rules of a sport
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