double fault

/ˌˈdʌbəl ˌfɔlt/
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Other forms: double faults

Definitions of double fault
  1. noun
    (tennis) two successive faults in serving resulting in the loss of the point
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    type of:
    fault
    (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)
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