one-two

one-two
/wun"tooh"/, n.
1. Also called one-two punch. Boxing. a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross.
2. 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.
3. Fencing. a type of attack made up of two movements.
adj.
4. employing or suggesting a one-two; with one major or powerful thing or person combined with or following another.
[1800-10]

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