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- English Word Double-acting Definition Acting or operating in two directions or with both motions; producing a twofold result; as, a double-acting engine or pump.
- English Word Double-bank Definition To row by rowers sitting side by side in twos on a bank or thwart.
- English Word Double-banked Definition Applied to a kind of rowing in which the rowers sit side by side in twos, a pair of oars being worked from each bank or thwart.
- English Word Double-barreled Definition Alt. of -barrelled
- English Word Double-beat valve Definition See under Valve.
- English Word Double-breasted Definition Folding or lapping over on the breast, with a row of buttons and buttonholes on each side; as, a double-breasted coat.
- English Word Double-charge Definition To load with a double charge, as of gunpowder.
- English Word Double-charge Definition To overcharge.
- English Word Double-decker Definition A man-of-war having two gun decks.
- English Word Double-decker Definition A public conveyance, as a street car, with seats on the roof.
- English Word Double-dye Definition To dye again or twice over.
- English Word Double-dyed Definition Dyed twice; thoroughly or intensely colored; hence; firmly fixed in opinions or habits; as, a double-dyed villain.
- English Word Double-ender Definition A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end.
- English Word Double-ender Definition A locomotive with pilot at each end.
- English Word Double-entendre Definition A word or expression admitting of a double interpretation, one of which is often obscure or indelicate.
- English Word Double-eyed Definition Having a deceitful look.
- English Word Double-faced Definition Having two faces designed for use; as, a double-faced hammer.
- English Word Double-faced Definition Deceitful; hypocritical; treacherous.
- English Word Double-handed Definition Having two hands.
- English Word Double-handed Definition Deceitful; deceptive.