Dictionary Check: dunk

"dunk" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

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

Synonyms:
verb

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

Example: "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"
Synonyms:
verb

make a dunk shot, in basketball

Example: "He dunked the ball"
verb

dip into a liquid while eating

Example: "She dunked the piece of bread in the sauce"
Synonyms:
dip

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