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fast break
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fast break
n. Sports
A rush by the offense, as in basketball, toward the goal in an attempt to score before the opposing defense is in place.
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Noun1.fast breakfast break - (basketball) a rapid dash to get a shot as soon as possible after taking possession of the ball
break - a sudden dash; "he made a break for the open door"
basketball, basketball game, hoops - a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop


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