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tipoff

[ tip-awf, -of ]

noun

Basketball.
  1. a jump ball that begins each period.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tipoff1

First recorded in 1910–15; tip 4 + (kick)off
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Example Sentences

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“We haven’t seen this team at all this year so it’ll be a good test for us to see where we really are,†Shaw said before tipoff.

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Cronin said his most vivid memory of UCLA’s 86-80 overtime victory over Michigan State in the First Four game came before tipoff.

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The tributes to Walton started well before tipoff.

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During one of his last visits to Pauley Pavilion, Walton arrived long before tipoff so that he could show a friend the exhibits on the concourse dedicated to coach John Wooden.

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The two-time All-Star, who averages 20.7 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.3 rebounds, was ruled out just before tipoff because of knee soreness.

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