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double-header Definition

☆ double-header (-hed′ər)

noun

  1. a train pulled by two locomotives
  2. a pair of games played in succession on the same day, usually by the same two teams

double-header Usage Examples

Possessives

weekend: Only nine cars are currently on the list for this weekend's double-header, and that really, really isn't enough.

Adjective modifier

final: The All Ireland points situation is more clear-cut: Smyth is the series leader going into the final double-header at the Leinster Trophy meeting.

Modifies a noun

  • weekend: We always seem to get big grids at Snetterton and it was good to see over 50 cars entered for the double-header weekend.
  • meeting: His next double-header race meeting will be at Cadwell Park on Bank Holiday Monday May 29th.
  • race: His next double-header race meeting will be at Cadwell Park on Bank Holiday Monday May 29th.
  • finale: This spectacular double-header finale gives spectators the chance to see some of Scotland's brightest sporting talent in action.
  • event: In addition to the Nurburgring races, the Autosport Caterham Eurocup features double-header events at Spa-Francorchamps, Sachsenring, Zandvoort and Dijon.
  • format: The latter had a new look, being staged at Old Trafford for the first time with a double-header format.