SINCE 1828
double-team
verb
dou·ble-team
| \ ˈdə-bəl-ˌtēm
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double-teamed;
double-teaming;
double-teams
Definition of double-team
: to block or guard (an opponent) with two players at one time
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double-team
verb
English Language Learners Definition of double-team
US, sports
: to block or guard (an opponent) with two players at one time
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