layup
Near-hoop basket
A layup is a basketball shot made from close range, typically by driving to the basket and banking the ball off the backboard: She scored on an easy layup.
By extension, a layup is anything easy or requiring minimal effort: That test was a layup.
In manufacturing, layup refers to the process of arranging composite materials in a mold before curing.
Leak in drops
- driveOperate a vehicle
- hoopRigid circular frame
- backboardBoard behind basket
- underhandDeceptive and secret
float · glass · assist · alley-oop · fastbreak · paint · slam · pivot
Reinforced woven strand composite
Trigger for action
- positionLocation or stance
- safetyFreedom from harm
- leaveSanctioned time away
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
english · bank · table · break · rack · pocket · carom · follow-through
Constructing from components
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- preparationArranging things in advance
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- stagingPreparing for presentation
setup · fixture · jig · template · preassembly · fitting · placement · arrangement
Secure harbor spot
- mooringVessel's secured resting place
- berthSleeping space on transport
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- dockMooring structure at water's edge
decommission · haul-out · dry-dock · marina · off-season · shrink-wrap · winterize
dribble
Leak in drops
underhand · float · glass · assist · alley-oop · fastbreak · paint · slam · pivot · rebound
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
cue
Trigger for action
cushion · english · bank · table · break · rack · pocket · carom · follow-through
assembly
Constructing from components
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- preparationArranging things in advance
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
staging · setup · fixture · jig · template · preassembly · fitting · placement · arrangement · registration
anchorage
Secure harbor spot
dock · decommission · haul-out · dry-dock · marina · off-season · shrink-wrap · winterize
- basketball shotsthree pointer, free throw, bank shot, hook shot, fadeaway
- basketballbasketball, rebound, dunk, basketball camps, dribble
- athletic movesjump, run, sprint, dive, throw
- sports movesdunk, dink, spike, serve, fake
- ball skillsdribbling, crossover, ball control, stepover, throwing
- basketball scoringdunk, free throw, jump shot, three-pointer, two-pointer
layuphalf-court shot
Basket attempt from midcourt
three-pointer · buzzer-beater · turnaround jumper · sky hook · pull-up jumper
layupuphill battle
Difficult prolonged endeavor
impossible task · long shot · tall order · challenge · ordeal