restraining circle

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Definitions of restraining circle words

noun restraining circle any of three circles on the floor of a basketball court used for jump balls: other players must remain outside the circle during a jump ball 1
noun restraining circle any of five circles similarly used for face-offs in ice hockey 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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