slapshot

/ˈslæpʃɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of shot in ice hockey where the puck is slapped rather than stick-handled, usually with a lot of force, and often used to score goals from a distance.

“The team’s star player scored a goal with a powerful slapshot that stunned the opposing team’s goalie.”

Synonyms

  • lunge
  • rush
  • snapshot

Antonyms

  • dribble
  • pass