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three-pointer

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A goal or other means of scoring worth three points.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A three-point shot; a basket made from beyond the three-point line.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A three-point landing; an airplane landing in which all three wheels touch the ground simultaneously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • October 1930, Paul Paddock, "I Solo in Seven Hours", Popular Mechanics Away I roared once more, resolved to score a three-pointer. I glided down to a good start but estimated my altitude wrongly.

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A deer or other animal whose antlers feature three points or tines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, hunting, lifestyle

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History

Etymology

From three + point + -er.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: triple — basketball: a three-point shot
  • Dutch: driepunter — basketball: a three-point shot
  • German: Dreipunktelinie — basketball: a three-point shot
  • German: Dreierlinie — basketball: a three-point shot
  • Greek: τρίποντο (tríponto) — basketball: a three-point shot
  • Italian: tripla — basketball: a three-point shot
  • Italian: tiro da tre punti — basketball: a three-point shot
  • Spanish: triple — basketball: a three-point shot
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