Meaning & use
double play
In baseball, a defensive play in which two offensive players are put out in one continuous sequence.
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The shortstop turned a slick double play to end the inning with runners on.
A well-executed double play can shift the momentum of an entire game.
A note on using this word
A double play is often scored 6-4-3, showing the sequence of fielders who handled the ball.
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