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double jump

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noun

  1. Chess. the advance of a pawn, in its original move only, from its initial position on the second rank to the fourth without stopping at the intervening square.

  2. Checkers. the capturing of two of the opponent's checkers in two uninterrupted jumps, constituting a single move by one piece.


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There has to be a jump combination that consists of a double jump and a triple jump or two triple jumps.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

New feature allow characters to instead bounce off walls with a double jump.

From Barron's Nov. 13, 2025

The double jump resulted in him landing awkwardly.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2023

Most weapons, for instance, have a secondary ability that lets you double jump, dash through the air, or smash into the ground.

From The Verge Jun. 15, 2022

You might say that Tommy Fox made a double jump.

From The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit Sleepy-TimeTales by Fagan, Eleanor

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