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triple-double

noun
tri·​ple-dou·​ble | \ ËŒtri-pÉ™l-ˈdÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce triple-double (audio) \

Definition of triple-double

basketball
: an instance in which a player accumulates a total of 10 or more in three statistical categories (usually points, assists, and rebounds) in one game

First Known Use of triple-double

1982, in the meaning defined above

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triple-double

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English Language Learners Definition of triple-double

basketball : the achievement of a player who gets 10 or more points, assists, and rebounds in one game

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