one-two

[ wuhn-too ]
/ ˈwʌnˈtu /
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noun

Also called one-two punch .Boxing. a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross.
Informal. any strong or effective combination of two people or things: The old one-two of a good passer and a good receiver is the best way to win football games.
Fencing. a type of attack made up of two movements.

adjective

employing or suggesting a one-two; with one major or powerful thing or person combined with or following another.

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Origin of one-two

First recorded in 1800–10

Words nearby one-two

one-to-one, one-track, one-track mind, one-trick pony, Onetti, one-two, one up, one-upmanship, one-way, one-way mirror, one way or another
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Words related to one-two

blow, shot, stroke, jab, slap, clip, jog, clout, slam, rap, belt, poke, nudge, pummel, sock, thump, strike, prod, box, biff

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British Dictionary definitions for one-two

one-two

noun

boxing a jab with the leading hand followed by a cross with the other hand
soccer another term for wall pass
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