dunk

/dʌɳk/

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Explanation of the Word "Dunk"

Part of Speech: Verb and Noun

Summary

"Dunk" is a versatile word used both in the context of food and sports.

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Noun

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

Verb

1. dip into a liquid while eating
   • She dunked the piece of bread in the sauce
2. make a dunk shot, in basketball
   • He dunked the ball
3. immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
   • dip the garment into the cleaning solution
   • dip the brush into the paint

Synonyms

• dunk shot
• stuff shot
• dip
• souse
• plunge
• douse