double fault

noun

(in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) two faults in succession, resulting in the loss of the point, the loss of the serve, or both.

Origin:
1905–10

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double fault

—n
1.	the serving of two faults in succession, thereby losing a point

—vb
2.	(intr) to serve a double fault

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