jump shot

/ˌdʒʌm(p) ˈʃɑt/
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Other forms: jump shots

Definitions of jump shot
  1. noun
    (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump
    synonyms: jumper
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    type of:
    basketball shot
    throwing the basketball toward the hoop
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