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jumpshot Synonyms
Another word for jumpshot
Choosing another word for jumpshot depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
In basketball, a shot taken while jumping into the air, typically releasing the ball near the peak of the leap.
Usage Example
"The point guard practiced her midrange jump shot for an hour after team drills ended."
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jump shot
jumper
• noun (Context 2)
In billiards and pool, a stroke in which the cue ball is struck downward to make it leap over an obstructing ball on the table.
Usage Example
"Blocked by his opponent's stripe, the player executed a precise jump shot to sink the corner pocket ball."
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jump shot
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jumpshot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jumpshot