WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
fast-break•ing
(fast′brā′king, fäst′-),USA pronunciation adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- Journalism(of a news story) occurring suddenly, and often portending a series of events or further developments in rapid succession.
fast′ break′, [Basketball.]
fast-break (fast′brāk′, fäst′-),USA pronunciation v.i., -broke, -bro•ken, -break•ing. [Basketball.]
- 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 (fast′brāk′, fäst′-),USA pronunciation v.i., -broke, -bro•ken, -break•ing. [Basketball.]
- Sportto execute or play in the style of a fast break.
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