dual-threat
Doubly skilled player
A dual-threat is someone dangerous in two different ways, most often describing a quarterback in American football who can both pass and run effectively: He's a true dual-threat quarterback.
The term extends to any athlete or competitor with two strong skill sets: a dual-threat player who scores and rebounds.
Passing position in football
- rushingRapid forward movement
- passingMoving by or temporary
- scramblerDevice that jumbles signals
- mobileCapable of movement
Lamar Jackson · Josh Allen · versatile · athletic · playmaker · yards · touchdowns · NFL
Earning points in competition
- passingMoving by or temporary
- point guardBall-handling court leader
- playmakerOffensive flow controller
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
court vision · assists · buckets · triple-double · versatile · LeBron James · Luka Doncic · ball handler
Capable in varied contexts
- multitalentedHaving diverse abilities
- two-prongedHaving two projections
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
multifaceted · capable · skilled · dangerous · unpredictable · flexible · weapon · asset
Pouring vessel or hurler
- hittingMaking forceful contact
- Babe RuthLegendary Yankees slugger
- two-way playerAthlete playing multiple positions
- designated hitterBatting-only roster spot
Shohei Ohtani · mound · batting · rotation · lineup · slugger · ERA · home runs
quarterback
Passing position in football
mobile · Lamar Jackson · Josh Allen · versatile · athletic · playmaker · yards · touchdowns · NFL · college
scoring
Earning points in competition
- passingMoving by or temporary
- point guardBall-handling court leader
- playmakerOffensive flow controller
facilitator · court vision · assists · buckets · triple-double · versatile · LeBron James · Luka Doncic · ball handler · creator
versatile
Capable in varied contexts
- multitalentedHaving diverse abilities
- two-prongedHaving two projections
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
adaptable · multifaceted · capable · skilled · dangerous · unpredictable · flexible · weapon · asset · complete
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
- hittingMaking forceful contact
- Babe RuthLegendary Yankees slugger
- two-way playerAthlete playing multiple positions
Shohei Ohtani · designated hitter · mound · batting · rotation · lineup · slugger · ERA · home runs · strikeouts
- generalistsgeneralist, all-rounder, jack of all trades, jack-of-all-trades, polymath
dual-threatone-dimensional
Without depth or complexity
one-trick pony · unidimensional · limited · specialized · narrow
dual-threatspecialist
Expert in one field
narrow · inflexible · predictable · immobile · stationary
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