the perimeter
noun
basketball
: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket
He scored from the perimeter.
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The Tar Heels are missing a dynamic scorer on the perimeter and will need to score more through execution, but the pieces fit.
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Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
For charcoal grills, get the coals going nice and hot, then scoot them to one side or around the perimeter.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The 6-foot-11, 215-pounder is one of the league’s best rim protectors and can switch out and guard on the perimeter.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
And without the star guard getting in front of defenders, the Knicks did less scrambling which limited teammates — primarily Siakam — to get open shots on the perimeter like in previous games.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
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Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
For charcoal grills, get the coals going nice and hot, then scoot them to one side or around the perimeter.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The 6-foot-11, 215-pounder is one of the league’s best rim protectors and can switch out and guard on the perimeter.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
And without the star guard getting in front of defenders, the Knicks did less scrambling which limited teammates — primarily Siakam — to get open shots on the perimeter like in previous games.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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