noun
a basketball shot made by leaping from the ground close to the basket and releasing the ball with one hand
verb
to make a lay-up shot in basketball
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The basketball player executed a perfect lay-up during the game.
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He made an easy lay-up in the game yesterday.
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She nailed that lay-up like a pro!
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Making a lay-up in this project is just the first step towards success.