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triple–double
noun tri·ple–dou·ble \-ˈdə-bəl\
basketball : the achievement of a player who gets 10 or more points, assists, and rebounds in one game
Full Definition of TRIPLE-DOUBLE
: an instance of a player accumulating 10 or more points, assists, and rebounds in one basketball game
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First Known Use of TRIPLE-DOUBLE
1982
Rhymes with TRIPLE-DOUBLE
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