free throw

== English == === Alternative forms === freethrow === Pronunciation === === Noun === free throw (plural free throws) (basketball) A shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition. (water polo) A throw taken without interference from the opposition. Such a throw is generally taken after an infringement by the opposing team. ==== Synonyms ==== foul shot ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====