double-declutch

British

verb

US term: double-clutch. (intr) to change to a lower gear in a motor vehicle by first placing the gear lever into the neutral position before engaging the desired gear, at the same time releasing the clutch pedal and increasing the engine speed

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double-declutch

There the ball does not do much upon landing except double-declutch on to the bat.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 19, 2011

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