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rally

rally

10 4.6
A long series of shots in games like tennis until a point ends
  • noun
  • /ˈræli/
translation icon : intercambio
  • In that tense moment, the extended rally showcased both players' determination until one finally secured the point.
  • returns in a rally

Examples

  • During the match, the players exchanged powerful shots for over fifteen minutes, creating an intense rally that excited the crowd.

  • The champion demonstrated incredible skill with a series of powerful serves and volleys during the rally that won her the game.

  • The next point featured a long rally between the two teams.

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  • The two were able to handle the balls better, and at one time we had a long rally.

    Academic text (1998)
  • I want you to force him into as many backhand rallies as you can.

  • Penn State certainly made that rally easier by putting up only three points after halftime.

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  • Frequently, junior high students have difficulty serving the ball into play and sustaining rallies of any length.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The Lady Trojans started their rally in the 800-meter run, where Sierra Clayton led a 1-2 VSU finish.

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  • A pair of free throws by senior forward J.D. Ey capped the rally, which made it 56-56 with 7:38 left.

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Synonyms

exchange
vsrally
  • Jargon
16 3.8

A sequence of moves between opponents in a game

is a specific continuous return sequence in racket sports ending at a won point

Antonyms

73 3.1

A failure to hit or reach a target

3 3.9

A serve that does not land in the correct area

Idioms

To come together to show strong support for a leader or the country in danger

Compounds

30 4.1

A school event before a sports game to cheer for the team

7.2

A public gathering supporting the right to have an abortion

How Long

rally
10 4.6
exchange
  • Jargon
16 3.8
shot
289 1.6

Surface Forms

rally singular
rallies plural

Etymology

Rally in sports comes from the French rallier, which can be seen as 'bring back' or 'keep together' — think of players returning the ball again and again. So a rally is a run of shots where the play is kept going.