bank shot
Americannoun
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Basketball. a shot into the basket, made by rebounding the ball off the backboard.
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Billiards, Pool. a shot in which the cue ball or object ball is banked.
Etymology
Origin of bank shot
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Now rates are coming down, and Caterpillar has even turned into something of an AI bank shot.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Manchester toddler Jude Owens successfully executed a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days old on 12 October 2025.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
Doncic hit a bank shot, Dorian Finney-Smith hit a three-pointer, James banked in a follow shot and Doncic hit two three throws to quickly push the lead back to 20.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025
After a spinning bank shot from Dajuan Harris Jr. put Kansas in front 71-66 with 1:11 left, the Hoosiers gave themselves a chance thanks to Galloway’s 3-point make on the ensuing possession.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2023
Out from the bank shot a dark shape.
From The Guns of Europe by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
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