five-second rule
The English word “five-second rule” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- The belief that food dropped on the ground is still hygienic to eat provided it is picked up within five seconds of touching the ground.
- A rule that a closely-guarded player cannot hold the ball for more than five seconds without dribbling, passing, rolling, or shooting the ball.
- A rule that a player who throws in the ball from out of bounds must get rid of it in less than five seconds.
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