Dunk
Dunk noun - A basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket.
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Jump
Jump noun - An act of leaping into the air.
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- Wilt would therefore jump right before reaching the line and dunk his free throws.
Source: Obvious Rule Patch / Sports -
And when local basketball legend Pistol Pete actually shows up and is willing to do his slam-dunk, he obviously slips when he tries to jump and breaks his arm.
Source: Series / Parks and Recreation -
Jump into space and slam-dunk a miniature star on them?
Source: Simple, yet Awesome
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