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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
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of double-team
US, sports : to block or guard (an opponent) with two players at one time
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The first known use of double-team was in 1860
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