double jump

noun

1

: the action of capturing two of an opponent's checkers in one move of successive jumps with the same piece

2

: a double hurdle consisting typically of two fences set at such a distance that a horse must jump each in turn

3

: a bid in bridge of two tricks more than necessary to overcall (as three spades over one club)

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