Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

double play

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.91 in modern English

Syllables
dou-ble -play
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A defensive play in which two outs are recorded.

noun

Achieving two results from one action.

American usage; Colloquial

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

double plays (plural) double-play (alternative)

Phrases

twin killing Tinker to Evers to Chance

Frequently Paired Words

twin killing Tinker to Evers to Chance triple play

Questions

What does double play mean?
A defensive play in which two outs are recorded.

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