power forward

English

Noun

power forward (plural power forwards)

(basketball) A forward who is the taller of the two forward positions, and is often responsible for scoring near the basket, collecting rebounds and blocking shots in defense.
(ice hockey) A forward who is capable of both rugged physical play and scoring goals.

Translations

a basketball player

Finnish: iso laitahyökkääjä
French: ailier fort (fr) m
German: Power Forward m
Italian: ala grande f
Portuguese: ala-pivô m or f
Spanish: ala-pívot m or f

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