Meaning of the word three-pointer in English

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three-pointer

US /ˈθriːˌpɔɪn.tər/
UK /ˈθriːˌpɔɪn.tər/
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Noun

1.

a shot in basketball from beyond the three-point line, counting as three points

Example:
He sank a crucial three-pointer at the buzzer to win the game.
The team relies heavily on their ability to hit three-pointers.
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