double-team

double-team
a) In sports involving offensive and defensive teams, to use two defensive players to guard against the movements of a single offensive player.

On any given night, Pivotman Macauley was good for at least 18 points a game. But because L.I.U. double-teamed him (he had two men guarding him), he didnt bother to shoot much.

b) To deal with or handle a task or individual person by using a team of two people.

Obama . . . accused the Clintons of double-teaming him on the campaign trail. "I cant tell who Im running against sometimes," he said.


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