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Definition of double

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Double (a.) To make of two thicknesses or folds by turning or bending together in the middle; to fold one part upon another part of; as, to double the leaf of a book, and the like; to clinch, as the fist; -- often followed by up; as, to double up a sheet of paper or cloth..

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Doublethreaded :: Doublethreaded (a.) Having two screw threads instead of one; -- said of a screw in which the pitch is equal to twice the distance between the centers of adjacent threads.

Ditrochee :: Ditrochee (n.) A double trochee; a foot made up of two trochees.

Dispondee :: Dispondee (n.) A double spondee; a foot consisting of four long syllables.

Plait :: Plait (v. t.) To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle..

Bimetallic :: Bimetallic (a.) Of or relating to, or using, a double metallic standard (as gold and silver) for a system of coins or currency..

Single :: Single (a.) Not doubled, twisted together, or combined with others; as, a single thread; a single strand of a rope..

Diptych :: Diptych (n.) A double catalogue, containing in one part the names of living, and in the other of deceased, ecclesiastics and benefactors of the church; a catalogue of saints..

Sextolet :: Sextolet (n.) A double triplet; a group of six equal notes played in the time of four.

Reduplication :: Reduplication (n.) The act of doubling, or the state of being doubled..

Double-dye :: Double-dye (v. t.) To dye again or twice over.

Dorking Fowl :: Dorking fowl () One of a breed of large-bodied domestic fowls, having five toes, or the hind toe double. There are several strains, as the white, gray, and silver-gray. They are highly esteemed for the table..

Double :: Double (v. i.) To play tricks; to use sleights; to play false.

Toluid :: Toluid (n.) A complex double tolyl and toluidine derivative of glycocoll, obtained as a white crystalline substance..

Diplocardiac :: Diplocardiac (a.) Having the heart completely divided or double, one side systemic, the other pulmonary..

Duplicate :: Duplicate (a.) Double; twofold.

Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A light tackle, consisting of a double and single block and the fall, used for various purposes, as to increase the purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle..

Forked :: Forked (a.) Having a double meaning; ambiguous; equivocal.

Ambidexterity :: Ambidexterity (n.) Double-dealing.

Doublet :: Doublet (a.) A counterfeit gem, composed of two pieces of crystal, with a color them, and thus giving the appearance of a naturally colored gem. Also, a piece of paste or glass covered by a veneer of real stone..

Cat :: Cat (n.) A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position in is placed..