freethrow
nounUK /ˌfriː ˈθrəʊ/
US /ˌfriː ˈθroʊ/
A free throw is a chance to shoot the ball into the hoop without anyone blocking it.
She made the free throw and won the game for her team.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In basketball, a shot awarded after a foul that is taken from the free-throw line.
He stepped to the line to take the free throw.
3. A point scored from such a shot.
The team scored two free throws in the last minute.
4. A chance to do something without being stopped or challenged.
Getting that easy question was like a free throw for the quiz team.