double tap

American  

[duhb-uhl tap] / ˈdʌb əl ˈtæp /

noun

1. the technique or act of shooting a target twice in rapid succession.

   If a double tap to the chest fails to stop an attacker, the next shot is aimed at the head.

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double tap British  

noun

1. an act of firing a gun twice in rapid succession

   a double tap to the head

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Etymology

Origin of double tap

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

“We’re worried about a double tap, for lack of a better term,” Jay said.

From Slate

The Culver City-based firm has co-financed such movies as “Peter Rabbit,” “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” and “Zombieland: Double Tap,” all of which had Belgrad attached as an executive producer.

From Los Angeles Times

Apple also showed off a new Series 9 Watch with a feature called "double tap" where users tap thumb and finger together twice, without touching the watch, in order to perform tasks like answering a phone call.

From Reuters

By default, the cover screen will light up when you get a notification and will display the clock when you double tap it, but it will time out and turn off completely unless you enable the AOD.

From The Verge

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap to set a custom function for those gestures Scroll down find Back Tap in the touch menu options.

From The Verge