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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dunk, dunk shot, stuff shotnoun

    a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket

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  1. dunk shotnoun

    A dunk, a shot where the ball is propelled directly downward through the hoop.

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  1. dunk shot

    A dunk shot, commonly known as a dunk, refers to a type of basketball shot where a player jumps in the air and scores by putting the ball directly into the net with one or both hands. It is a high percentage shot and is generally done when the player is very close to the hoop to minimize the possibility of missing. This kind of shot is considered an assertive and exciting display of physical prowess, often used in dominating the game or igniting the crowd.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of dunk shot in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of dunk shot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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