"rainbow shot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rainbow shots [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the arched shape of a rainbow. Head templates: {{en-noun}} rainbow shot (plural rainbow shots)
  1. (basketball) A high arcing shot into the basket. Categories (topical): Basketball
    Sense id: en-rainbow_shot-en-noun-91rc9k6U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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