three-pointer

[three-poin-ter]

noun

1. Basketball.,  a field goal worth three points, made from behind a specified line three-point line.

Example Sentences

But the Sparks didn’t waste time responding, with Allemand hitting a three-pointer before the buzzer that put the Sparks ahead for good.

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The Sparks continued to stay ahead in the third quarter, but six points from Kiki Iriafen coupled with a Stefanie Dolson three-pointer gave Washington a 56-55 lead with 8:21 left.

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The Sparks retook the lead before a Sonia Citron three-pointer tied the score at 61-61 with 5:35 remaining.

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With a flick of the wrist, Dent made almost every three-pointer he took.

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During Brink’s return against the Las Vegas Aces on July 29, she snared an offensive rebound and splashed a three-pointer within the first minute.

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