Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The achievement of double-digit totals in two categories, especially in scoring and rebounds, by a single player in one game.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A multiple star composed of two pairs.
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- noun Canada, informal Alternative form of
double double .
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Examples
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Griffin became the fifth No. 1 overall pick since 1990 -- the year Wall was born -- to introduce himself to the NBA with a double-double.
What will John Wall's rookie season look like? Michael Lee 2010
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He finished with 14 points on 6 for 19 shooting and nine assists, trying futilely in the fourth quarter to get a double-double.
Wizards lose to Magic Michael Lee 2010
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Griffin is averaging a double-double with 17.3 points and 12.3 rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers in 29.5 minutes.
John Wall wants playoffs over rookie of the year Michael Lee 2010
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As for finishing with 15 points and 11 assists to get the double-double, Wall wasn't all that impressed.
Forty seconds of funk Michael Lee 2010
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John Wall has pulled off some amazing plays throughout the preseason, and Thursday night was no different, as the No. 1 overall pick recorded the first double-double of the meaningless portion of the schedule.
Forty seconds of funk Michael Lee 2010
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It's great to have a double-double but doesn't mean anything.
Forty seconds of funk Michael Lee 2010
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Wall came one assist shy of a double-double for the second game in a row.
John Wall, Wizards bounce back from rough first half to beat Cleveland Michael Lee 2010
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Yi was incredibly active on both ends of the floor, as the 7-footer came off the bench to record a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Flip Saunders pleased with Wizards' energy in win over Dallas Michael Lee 2010
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He's had one double-double and two games with at least nine assists.
John Wall wants playoffs over rookie of the year Michael Lee 2010
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"Execution was great in the first half," said Wall, who finished with 15 points and 11 assists for his first double-double as a professional.
On offense, Wizards have a 'sticking' situation Gene Wang 2010
karmicunderpath commented on the word double-double
Tim Hortons is such a Canadian thing, and I can remember going there as far back as one can remember. Its just so patriotic for me.
August 21, 2007
reesetee commented on the word double-double
Why, I was in a Tim Hortons just a few days ago on a visit to Canada! Ironically, a Wendy's was in the same building. :-)
August 21, 2007
apsalar commented on the word double-double
In Canada, a double-double is a coffee with double cream and double sugar.
July 20, 2009