double-team
Americanverb (used with object)
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to defend against or block (an opposing player) by using two players, as in football or basketball.
By double-teaming the end the safety men left the other receiver in the open.
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to use two people in the handling of.
The company is double-teaming the more complicated jobs with both a scientist and a group manager.
Etymology
Origin of double-team
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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“I think we did pretty good. Our strategy was to double-team No. 7 and make other players shoot.”
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“I think we were sharing the ball today and Luka was getting double-teamed in the last five minutes. So, I think that was a good look for us,” Hachimura said.
From Los Angeles Times
“If they double-team him it leaves someone else open. We all took our turns.”
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“I was getting double-teamed a lot so I got a little tired but as a squad we’re playing real tough teams right now,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
He had his sixth consecutive 30-point game with 34 points Sunday, adding seven assists, 12 rebounds and just two turnovers despite being double-teamed nearly every time he had the ball.
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