fast break

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(fastbrāk, fäst-)

Inflections of 'fast break' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
fast-breaks
v 3rd person singular
fast-breaking
v pres p
fast-broke
v past
fast-broken
v past p

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
fast break, [Basketball.]
  1. Sporta play or method of play that brings the ball from one end of the court to the other quickly, usually by one or two quick passes in an attempt by the offensive team to score before the defensive team can get into position.
  • 1945–50

fast-break  (fastbrāk, fäst-),USA pronunciation v.i., -broke, -bro•ken, -break•ing. [Basketball.]
  1. Sportto execute or play in the style of a fast break.

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