adjective
- directed diagonally across a tennis court or similar playing area
Usage: sports
adverb
- in a direction diagonally across a tennis court or similar playing area
Usage: sports
Examples
- She hit a powerful crosscourt forehand winner.
- The tennis player aimed crosscourt to avoid her opponent’s strong backhand.
- His crosscourt shot caught his opponent off guard.
- The ball traveled crosscourt at an impressive angle.
- She moved crosscourt to return the serve.
- The crosscourt passing shot was perfectly placed.