the grille, dedans, or winning gallery, into which any shot played wins a point
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win′ning o′pening, [Court Tennis.]
- Sportthe dedans, winning gallery, or grille.
- 1875–80
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court′ ten′nis,
- Sporta variety of tennis played indoors on a specially constructed court having high cement walls off which the ball may be played, points being made chiefly by stroking the ball into any of three openings in the walls of the court. Cf. penthouse (def. 7), tambour (def. 7), winning opening. See illus. under racket.
- 1910–15
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