hookshooter
nounUK /ˈhʊkˌʃuːtə/
US /ˈhʊkˌʃuːtər/
A hookshooter is a person who shoots a ball with a special curved throw.
The tall player was a great hookshooter and scored many points.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A player known for using a hook shot in basketball.
Our team's hookshooter never misses from close range.
3. A tool or device that shoots out a hook on a rope.
The sailor used a hookshooter to pull the rope to shore.
4. A person who fires a hooked arrow or line.
The fisherman was a skilled hookshooter with his line.