"lob jam" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lob jams [plural]
Etymology: From the two aspects of the play: a lob pass and a jam shot by the receiver. Etymology templates: {{m|en|lob}} lob, {{m|en|jam}} jam Head templates: {{en-noun}} lob jam (plural lob jams)
  1. (basketball, rare) Synonym of alley oop. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Basketball Synonyms: alley oop [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-lob_jam-en-noun-QWwQZ6Q7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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