Definitions

1. noun

A shot in tennis that is hit diagonally across the opponent’s court, rather than straight down the line or wide in the opponent’s service box.

“The tennis player’s crosscourt shot surprised her opponent and resulted in a point for her.”

2. adverb

Going diagonally across the opponent’s court, rather than straight down the line or wide in the opponent’s service box.

“She hit the crosscourt shot perfectly, forcing her opponent to scramble to return it.”