slamdunk

/ˈslæmˌdʌŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

a shot in basketball in which a player jumps very high to slam the ball into the basket

“The slamdunk was a thrilling moment in the game, scoring the team a much-needed point.”

2. verb

to score a point in basketball by jumping high and slamming the ball into the basket

“The player slammeddunked the ball into the hoop, giving his team the lead.”

Synonyms

  • dunk
  • slam

Antonyms

  • block
  • miss