Dictionary
de•dans
Pronunciation: (du-dän'), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -dansPronunciation: (-dän'). [key]
(used with a sing. v.) Court Tennis.
1. a netted winning opening of rectangular shape at the service side of the court. Cf.
grille (def. 5),
winning gallery.
2. the body of spectators behind this opening at a court-tennis match.
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