Definition of double

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Double (a.) To increase by adding an equal number, quantity, length, value, or the like; multiply by two; to double a sum of money; to double a number, or length..

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Bicrescentic :: Bicrescentic (a.) Having the form of a double crescent.
Falseness :: Falseness (n.) The state of being false; contrariety to the fact; inaccuracy; want of integrity or uprightness; double dealing; unfaithfulness; treachery; perfidy; as, the falseness of a report, a drawing, or a singer's notes; the falseness of a man, or of his word..
Archilute :: Archilute (n.) A large theorbo, or double-necked lute, formerly in use, having the bass strings doubled with an octave, and the higher strings with a unison..
Sextolet :: Sextolet (n.) A double triplet; a group of six equal notes played in the time of four.
Doubleminded :: Doubleminded (a.) Having different minds at different times; unsettled; undetermined.
Double-faced :: Double-faced (a.) Deceitful; hypocritical; treacherous.
Whittle :: Whittle (n.) A grayish, coarse double blanket worn by countrywomen, in the west of England, over the shoulders, like a cloak or shawl..
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) The outer canvas of a tent with double top, usually drawn over the ridgepole, but so extended as to touch the roof of the tent at no other place..
Furring :: Furring (v. t.) Double planking of a ship's side.
Plaited :: Plaited (a.) Folded; doubled over; braided; figuratively, involved; intricate; artful..
Double First :: Double first () One who gains at examinations the highest honor both in the classics and the mathematics.
Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To begin a game, round, or trick, with; as, to lead trumps; the double five was led..
Dispondee :: Dispondee (n.) A double spondee; a foot consisting of four long syllables.
Redouble :: Redouble (v. i.) To become greatly or repeatedly increased; to be multiplied; to be greatly augmented; as, the noise redoubles..
Column :: Column (n.) A number of ships so arranged as to follow one another in single or double file or in squadrons; -- in distinction from line, where they are side by side..
Folium :: Folium (n.) A curve of the third order, consisting of two infinite branches, which have a common asymptote. The curve has a double point, and a leaf-shaped loop; whence the name. Its equation is x3 + y3 = axy..
Concavo-concave :: Concavo-concave (a.) Concave or hollow on both sides; double concave.
Bewit :: Bewit (n.) A double slip of leather by which bells are fastened to a hawk's legs.
Bassoon :: Bassoon (n.) A wind instrument of the double reed kind, furnished with holes, which are stopped by the fingers, and by keys, as in flutes. It forms the natural bass to the oboe, clarinet, etc..
Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A part of the vestment of the high priest, worn upon the front of the ephod. It was a double piece of richly embroidered stuff, a span square, set with twelve precious stones, on which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. See Ephod..
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