bank shot

noun

Basketball. a shot into the basket, made by rebounding the ball off the backboard.
Billiards, Pool. a shot in which the cue ball or object ball is banked.

Origin of bank shot

First recorded in 1935–40

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Rick Santorum aims for a bank shot: win Wisconsin and collect delegates in Maryland.
5 Things to Watch in Maryland’s Republican Primary | Ben Jacobs | April 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
In his view, Gingrich is in dire enough straits that a “three-bank shot” is needed.
Newt Gingrich’s Battered Campaign Struggles With Money Woes | Ben Jacobs | February 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Three Negroes were unfortunately drowned, when the bank shot, as Bang called it.
Tom Cringle's Log | Michael Scott
The smoke from the bank shot up and swirled away like a long flight of swallows.
A Son of Hagar | Sir Hall Caine
Between the rocks and the sand-bank shot up a tall, lonely shaft of granite with an evil history.
The Battle Of The Strong, Complete | Gilbert Parker

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