three-pointer
US /ˈθriːˌpɔɪn.tər/
UK /ˈθriːˌpɔɪn.tər/
1.
a shot in basketball from beyond the three-point line, counting as three points
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He sank a crucial three-pointer at the buzzer to win the game.
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The team relies heavily on their ability to hit three-pointers.