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double-team

verb dou·ble-team \ -ˌtēm \

Definition of double-team

transitive verb
: to block or guard (an opponent) with two players at one time
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double-team

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First Known Use of double-team

1860

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DOUBLE-TEAM Defined for English Language Learners

double-team

verb

Definition of double-team for English Language Learners

  • sports : to block or guard (an opponent) with two players at one time

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