dunk shot

dunk shot

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

dunk′ shot`

n. 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 basketdunk, stuff shotbasketball shot - throwing the basketball toward the hoop; "his shot hit the rim and bounced out"slam dunk - a forceful dunk