slap shot

noun

, Ice Hockey.

1. a very powerful, fast-moving shot of the puck on goal made with a full backswing of the stick and an extended follow-through.

Word History and Origins

Origin of slap shot¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

He overcame serious back injuries to become an elegant, fast-skating right wing with a wicked slap shot.

From Washington Post

Affleck describes it as “a fun sports movie—like Slap Shot.”

From The Daily Beast

Correction: This article initially misidentified Slap Shot as Slapstick.

From The Daily Beast