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dunk


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noun

Definition of DUNK

: the act or action of dunking; especially : dunk shot
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Examples of DUNK

  1. The pass led to a dunk.

First Known Use of DUNK

circa 1944

Other Field and Goal Sports Terms

crease, lateral, lax, overthrow, playbook, post, screen, scrum, secondary, ultimate

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