double steal

noun

, Baseball.

1. a play in which two base runners steal a base each.

Word History and Origins

Origin of double steal¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

McGraw knew the double steal was to be expected, as two were out.

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Chance changes his seat on the bench, and there is a double steal.

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It was a time for desperate measures, and McRae gave the signal for a double steal.

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Then the men on bases tried to make a double steal, which was partially successful.

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Now came the time for the attempted double steal that Frank had suggested.

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