Meaning of three-pointer | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A goal or other means of scoring worth three points.
2. A three-point shot; a basket made from beyond the three-point line.
3. A three-point landing; an airplane landing in which all three wheels touch the ground simultaneously.
4. A deer or other animal whose antlers feature three points or tines.

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Examples

“Here Colgate stiffened, so Will place-kicked a 33-yard three-pointer from the 23 to put⟳ the Lions in front 10-7.”

“Barry John's try⟳ was the last⟳ three-pointer to be scored for Wales.”

“A basket by Texas' Hamilton and a three-pointer by Madsen put⟳ the Longhorns ahead.”

“I'd like⟳ to see⟳ a long shot beyond an established line become⟳ a three pointer. It would stand⟳ out like⟳ a home run⟳ in baseball.”

“October 1930, Paul Paddock, "I Solo in Seven Hours", Popular Mechanics Away I roared once more, resolved to score⟳ a three-pointer. I glided down to a good start⟳ but estimated my altitude wrongly.”

“...one a three-pointer, the other a seven-pointer, and the one still lying down, a spike.”

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