Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

encestar

Verb
en-seh-tar
Definition
To score a basket in basketball by shooting the ball through the hoop.
Examples
  • The player managed to encestar from the three-point line.
  • She practiced daily to improve her skills and encestar consistently.
Meaning
The action of successfully getting the basketball into the net during a game.
Synonyms
  • Score
  • Shoot
  • Make a basket