noun
General Slang
the paint
thuh PAYNT · noun · slang
The painted lane/key near the basket
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Definitions
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The rectangular painted area under the basket extending to the free-throw line, also called the key or lane.
“He dominates the paint on both ends.”
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the paint In A Sentence
He dominates the paint on both ends.
Origin & Usage
Named for the differently painted floor area.
Variants
painted area
People Also Ask
What is the paint in basketball?
The paint is the rectangular painted area under the basket extending out to the free-throw line, also called the key or the lane.
Why is it called the paint?
It's named after the section of the court floor that is painted a different color from the rest of the playing surface.
What does dominating the paint mean?
It means controlling the area near the basket on both offense and defense, through scoring inside, rebounding, and blocking shots.
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