Basketball shape Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
2. a particular aspect of life or activity

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BASKETBALL (noun)
1. a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
2. an inflated ball used in playing basketball
SHAPE (noun)
1. the visual appearance of something or someone
2. a perceptual structure
SHAPE (verb)
1. make something, usually for a specific function
2. shape or influence; give direction to

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