Meaning of the word "shot clock" in English
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shot clock
US /ˈʃɑːt klɑːk/
UK /ˈʃɑːt klɑːk/
Noun
1.
a timer used in basketball that limits the time a team has to shoot the ball after gaining possession, typically 24 seconds
Example:
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The team had to hurry their shot as the shot clock was winding down.
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A violation occurs if the team fails to shoot before the shot clock expires.
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