Definition of tip–in
: a goal (as in basketball or hockey) made by deflecting a shot into the basket or net from very close range
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Origin and Etymology of tip–in
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First Known Use: 1948
TIP–IN Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of tip–in for English Language Learners
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sports : a goal that is scored by lightly pushing or touching a moving ball or hockey puck so that it goes into the basket or net from a short distance away
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