"heat check" meaning in All languages combined

See heat check on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-heat check.wav Forms: heat checks [plural]
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  1. (basketball) A difficult or risky shot attempted by a player who has made several consecutive successful shots, aiming to test whether they can maintain their streak. Categories (topical): Basketball Derived forms: heat checker
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