[duhb-uh
l-teem] 
| 1. | 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. |
| 2. | 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. |
| dou·ble-team (dŭb'əl-tēm') tr.v. dou·ble-teamed, dou·ble-team·ing, dou·ble-teams Sports To guard or cover (an offensive player) with two defensive players simultaneously. |