dunk Synonyms
Another word for dunk
• noun (Context 1)
A basketball shot in which a player jumps high into the air and forces the ball directly downward through the hoop with one or both hands.
"The crowd erupted in cheers after the rookie's powerful two-handed slam dunk."
• verb (Context 2)
To dip a piece of food, such as bread, a cookie, or a doughnut, into a beverage or sauce before eating it.
"She likes to dip her biscotti into a warm cup of coffee every morning."
• verb (Context 3)
To score a basket in basketball by leaping into the air and driving the ball directly downward through the hoop from above the rim.
"The center easily jumped over the defender to slam-dunk the ball."
• noun (Context 4)
An act of dipping, plunging, or briefly immersing something into a liquid.
"A quick dip in the cold ocean helped everyone cool off on the hot afternoon."
• verb (Context 5)
To plunge or submerge someone or something briefly under water or another liquid.
"Be sure to duck the dyed fabric in cold water to set the color."