"granny style" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} granny style (uncountable)
  1. (basketball) A method of shooting baskets, especially foul shots, in which the ball is thrown underhand, with both arms, from below or anterior to the pelvis. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Basketball
    Sense id: en-granny_style-en-noun-HqM2b15l Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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