dunk shot

n. Basketball

A shot made by jumping and slamming the ball down through the basket.

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dunk′ shot`

a basketball shot whereby a player thrusts the ball downward through the basket.

[1965–70]

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dunk shot - a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket

dunk, stuff shot

basketball shot - throwing the basketball toward the hoop; "his shot hit the rim and bounced out"

slam dunk - a forceful dunk

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