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Tip in

noun

A basketball shot made by tapping the rebounding ball back into the basket.

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"Tip in" Quotes from Famous Books

... right. In fact, as long as I had the exact change everything was lovely. But when I gave the collector a bill he never came back with any change and I had to give it up. Such a feat as crossing Siberia without giving a tip in the diner could not be performed. The prices were not exorbitant, however, for one could get a fairly good meal for ...

— Birdseye Views of Far Lands • James T. Nichols

... face down on the floor and loosened his collar. Quietly, he made several suggestions. "Light a match and heat the tip in the flame," he said. "The point's pretty dull, but cut as deep and quick and clean as you can. If I yell, pay no attention; I'll try to hold still. Unless it bleeds very much, best not make a bandage; we've ...

— Astounding Stories, July, 1931 • Various

... whisper, "Miss Hungerford, you are driving me to the last extreme of idol worship. I shall, keep on addressing my petitions to that ostrich tip in your hat until you give me, at least, the benefit ...

— Cape Cod Folks • Sarah P. McLean Greene

... faith the crowd prest round; There was a scramble of women and men For who should dip a finger-tip In the blessed Gravy then. ...

— The Humourous Poetry of the English Language • James Parton

... acknowledge your first claim. But remember that I gave up Indian Rock for you, even if you didn't give up Green Bay for me. I hope the fellow who took you hasn't got anything further to propose. If he has, I ask for a tip in turn. ...

— Bertram Cope's Year • Henry Blake Fuller