doubleplay

noun
UK /ˈdʌbəl pleɪ/
US /ˈdʌbəl pleɪ/

A double play is when a baseball team gets two players out on one play.

The shortstop turned a double play to end the inning.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A pair of related actions done together, especially in business or planning.

The company's double play of cutting costs and raising prices worked.

3. In card games, a move that wins two tricks or rounds at once.

She pulled off a double play and took both tricks.

4. A strategy in chess or games where two pieces or threats are handled in one move.

His double play captured the knight and defended the queen.