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Dunk

Duhngk

/ˈdʌŋk/

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dunk

Dictionary meaning

A basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket.

Examples

  • I dunked a piece of bread in the sauce.
  • They dunked the ball.

Synonyms: dunk shot, stuff shot

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