layup

noun
UK /ˈleɪ.ʌp/
US /ˈleɪ.ʌp/

A layup is an easy basketball shot made close to the basket.

She scored a quick layup during the game.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A period of time when a ship or vehicle is not being used and is kept in storage.

The old boat sat in layup for the whole winter.

3. In manufacturing, a stack of layers of material pressed together, such as fiberglass.

The fiberglass layup was cured in the mold.

4. In bowling, a pin setup that is easy to knock down.

He left an easy layup on his second ball.