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DUNK

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Dunk.

Dunk - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dunk shotstuff shot

Dunk - as a verb

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

Example: "Dip the garment into the cleaning solution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dip6douse6plunge9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
immerse11plunge9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a dunk shot, in basketball

Example: "He dunked the ball"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shoot8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dip into a liquid while eating

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dip6

Example Sentences

"He scored a perfect dunk in the basketball game."
"She performed an impressive dunk during the halftime show."
"The slam dunk brought the crowd to their feet."
"His dunk in the final seconds secured their victory."
"The basketball player's signature move was his powerful dunk."
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Word Game Points

Is DUNK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dunk is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DUNK has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DUNK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dunk is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DUNK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DUNK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dunk is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DUNK has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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