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dunk shot

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A dunk, a shot where the ball is propelled directly downward through the hoop.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: dunk, stuff shot

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: basketball shot

Narrower terms: slam dunk

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