airball

[US]/[ˈeəbɔːl]/
[UK]/[ˈerˌbɔːl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A shot in basketball that fails to hit the rim of the basket.; A shot in pool that hits no object ball and travels only through the air.; A foolish or incompetent person.

Phrases & Collocations

airball shot

missed airball

an airball

airball bounce

avoid an airball

big airball

airball happens

throwing airballs

caught an airball

terrible airball

Example Sentences

the basketball player attempted an airball, much to the amusement of the crowd.

he launched the ball with too much force and it was a complete airball.

avoid airballs by focusing on your form and follow-through.

the team suffered several airballs during the crucial final minutes.

despite practicing, he still occasionally shoots an airball.

the coach warned the players about the dangers of airballs.

she felt frustrated after missing the shot and sending up an airball.

the highlight reel included a particularly embarrassing airball.

he tried to recover from the airball but it was too late.

the crowd groaned when they saw the airball go over the backboard.

practicing your shot helps reduce the number of airballs you make.

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