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Definition

noun. a basketball shot made from beyond the three-point line.

Example Sentence

He drained a three-pointer to give his team the lead. Spelled with a hyphen.

More Example Sentences

The crowd cheered after the three-pointer.

Synonyms

long shot; three-point shot

Antonyms

foul

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