double
double /ˈdʌbəl/
adjective
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(
)
Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
(
duple
, dual
, double
)
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
An egg with a double yolk
an egg with a double yolk
A double (binary) star
a double (binary) star
Double doors
double doors
Dual controls for pilot and copilot
dual controls for pilot and copilot
Duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure
duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure
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()
Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
(
dual
, three-fold
, threefold
, double
, treble
, two-fold
, twofold
, trifold
)
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
A double (or dual) role for an actor
a double (or dual) role for an actor
The office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence
the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence
Every episode has its double and treble meaning
every episode has its double and treble meaning
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()
Twice as great or many
(
doubled
, two-fold
, bifold
, double
, twofold
)
twice as great or many
Ate a double portion
ate a double portion
The dose is doubled
the dose is doubled
A twofold increase
a twofold increase
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Having two meanings with intent to deceive
(
double
, forked
)
having two meanings with intent to deceive
A sly double meaning
a sly double meaning
Spoke with forked tongue
spoke with forked tongue
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Large enough for two
(
double
)
large enough for two
A double bed
a double bed
A double room
a double room
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(genetics) used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
(
bivalent
, double
)
(genetics) used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
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(botany) used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements
(
double
)
(botany) used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements
Double chrysanthemums have many rows of petals and are usually spherical or hemispherical
double chrysanthemums have many rows of petals and are usually spherical or hemispherical
adverb
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To double the degree
(
double
, doubly
, twice
)
to double the degree
She was doubly rewarded
she was doubly rewarded
His eyes were double bright
his eyes were double bright
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Two together
(
double
)
two together
Some people sleep better double
some people sleep better double
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Downward and forward
(
double
)
downward and forward
He was bent double with pain
he was bent double with pain
noun
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()
A base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
(
two-bagger
, two-base hit
, two-baser
, double
)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
He hit a double to deep centerfield
he hit a double to deep centerfield
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Raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
(
double
, doubling
)
raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
I decided his double was a bluff
I decided his double was a bluff
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A quantity that is twice as great as another
(
double
)
a quantity that is twice as great as another
36 is the double of 18
36 is the double of 18
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Someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
(
double
, image
, look-alike
)
someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
He could be Gingrich's double
he could be Gingrich's double
She's the very image of her mother
she's the very image of her mother
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A stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts
(
double
, stunt man
, stunt woman
)
a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts
His first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable
his first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable
verb
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()
Increase twofold
(
duplicate
, double
)
increase twofold
The population doubled within 50 years
The population doubled within 50 years
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()
(baseball) hit a two-base hit
(
double
)
(baseball) hit a two-base hit
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()
Do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
(
double
)
do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
She doubles as his wife and secretary
She doubles as his wife and secretary
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()
Bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
(
double
, double over
, double up
)
bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
He doubled and vomited violently
He doubled and vomited violently
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Make, do or perform again
(
double
, reduplicate
, replicate
, duplicate
, repeat
)
make, do or perform again
He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick
He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick
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Bridge: make a demand for (a card or suit)
(
double
)
bridge: make a demand for (a card or suit)
