DUNKING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

dip into a liquid while eating

Example: She dunked the piece of bread in the sauce

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

Example: dip the garment into the cleaning solution; dip the brush into the paint

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

make a dunk shot, in basketball

Example: He dunked the ball

Synonyms

Douse, Plunge, Souse, Dip, Dunk