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stretch four

The English word “stretch four” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A power forward able to shoot three-pointers.

Etymology

From the concept of a "four" (or "4"), the standard numeric designation for the power forward in play diagrams, being able to "stretch" a defense by forcing it to guard the player beyond the three-point line.

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