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double play

[ duhb-uhl pley ]

noun

, Baseball.
  1. a play of continuous fielding action in which two putouts are made. : DP


double play

noun

  1. baseball a play in which two runners are put out


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Word History and Origins

Origin of double play1

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

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Example Sentences

Cavour's double play and the cruel repression of the Genoese plot left him bitterer than ever against the monarchy and its men.

There was a caught fly, a screaming single that kindled hope, and a fast double play that snuffed it as abruptly as it had flamed.

You can see that you threw away a chance for a run by hitting into that double play.

It was a pretty double play and retired the Stars with a goose egg.

Larry set himself for the ball, while Iredell ran over to cover the bag for a double play.

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