Word info

double double

Noun

Meaning

(Canada, informal) Coffee with the equivalent of two creamers and two packets of sugar.

(basketball) The achievement of a two-digit number of any two of points scored, assists, rebounds, blocks, or steals in a single game.
The center had 11 assists and 10 blocks tonight for a very unusual double double.

(volleyball) Achieving two kills and two digs by a single player in one game.

(US) A double cheeseburger with cheese on each burger (i.e., double cheese).

double-double (plural double-doubles)

Alternative form of double double

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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double-double

Examples

Adams finished with a game-high 23 points, while Taylor (19 points, 13 rebounds) and Abaev (19 points, 12 rebounds) each had a double-double for the third time this season. Source: Internet

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Walter Whyte had a double-double, Max Mahoney nearly recorded another and Boston University defeated Navy 77-54 on Saturday. Source: Internet

Between bites of a double-double animal-style burger, he said, “I’ve seen that it’s a lot harder than I thought.” Source: Internet

But he has had his share of double-figure rebounding games too, including Saturday: his 12-point, 10-rebound performance against Georgia Southwestern was his 26th career double-double. Source: Internet

Awosika also had an efficient night passing the ball, as he recorded a season-high 10 assists on the night and his first double-double of the season. Source: Internet

Bill Bunton finished the game with a 13 point, 12 rebound double-double. Source: Internet

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