dunk shot

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dunk shot

A player makes a powerful dunk shot during the basketball game.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket: A "dunk shot" is a scoring move in basketball where a player jumps and forcefully throws the ball down through the basket from above.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • His spectacular dunk shot in the final seconds won the game.
    • The player is famous for his powerful dunk shots.
Advanced Usage
  • "To throw down a dunk shot": To perform a dunk shot, often with emphasis on its power or style.
    • The center threw down a massive dunk shot over the defender.
Variants and Related Words

  • Dunk (noun/verb): A common shortened form of "dunk shot" (noun) or the act of performing one (verb).

    • He made an impressive dunk. (noun)
    • He can dunk the ball with ease. (verb)

  • Slam dunk (noun): A forceful and often emphatic dunk shot. This is a specific, common type of dunk.

    • The slam dunk is one of the most exciting plays in basketball.
Synonyms
  • Slam: Often used interchangeably with "slam dunk."
  • Jam: A colloquial synonym for a dunk shot.
Related Phrases
  • Posterize (verb, slang): To dunk on an opponent in a particularly humiliating or impressive manner, often implying the defender will be featured on a metaphorical "poster."
    • He posterized his defender with a vicious dunk shot.
dunk shot

A player makes a powerful dunk shot during the basketball game.

Noun
  1. a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket

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