Gaming
glass
What does glass mean?
In the phrase 'clean the glass,' to grab rebounds aggressively.
"We lost because nobody cleaned the glass."
Origin
Basketball slang for the backboard, which is made of glass or acrylic. Phrases like 'off the glass' and 'crash the glass' are long-standing in American hoop talk.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'glass' mean in basketball?
Glass is slang for the backboard. You bank shots 'off the glass' and grab rebounds by 'cleaning the glass.'
What does 'clean the glass' mean?
It means to grab rebounds aggressively. A team that cleans the glass controls the boards.
Why is the backboard called glass?
Because backboards are typically made of tempered glass or acrylic, so players just call it 'the glass.'
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