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jump ball

noun

Meaning

  1. A method used to begin or resume play in basketball. Two opposing players attempt to gain control of the ball after it is tossed up into the air in between them by an official.
  2. Metaphor for a contest too close to call.
  3. In the context of general equities,

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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