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power forward noun[ C ] uk /ˌpaʊə ˈfɔː.wəd/ us /ˌpaʊ.ɚ ˈfɔːr.wɚd/ [ C ] in basketball, a player who tries to control play near to the basket, especially by using their size and strength. The power forward is usually the second tallest player on the team, after the centre: The 6' 9" player will give the team an immediate boost as their starting power forward. She has blossomed into one of the league's top power forwards, averaging more than 20 points and eight rebounds a game. [ U ] in basketball, the position of a player who tries to control play near to the basket, especially by using their size and strength: He has thrived since moving from power forward to the wing this season. They thought he was too small to play centre or power forward. At 6' 11" and 17 stone, he's a better fit at the power forward spot. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Basketball, netball & volleyball airball alley-oop b-ball backcourt backfield dime dunk foul game ball goaltending granny shot half-court half-court press jumper rebound rebounder rebounding reverse dribble reverse pivot turnover |