Definition of double

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Double (n.) Something precisely equal or counterpart to another; a counterpart. Hence, a wraith..

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Heddle :: Heddle (n.) One of the sets of parallel doubled threads which, with mounting, compose the harness employed to guide the warp threads to the lathe or batten in a loom..
Bipeltate :: Bipeltate (a.) Having a shell or covering like a double shield.
Double-bank :: Double-bank (v. t.) To row by rowers sitting side by side in twos on a bank or thwart.
Double Dealer :: Double dealer () One who practices double dealing; a deceitful, trickish person..
Parbuckle :: Parbuckle (n.) A double sling made of a single rope, for slinging a cask, gun, etc..
Reglet :: Reglet (n.) A flat, narrow molding, used chiefly to separate the parts or members of compartments or panels from one another, or doubled, turned, and interlaced so as to form knots, frets, or other ornaments. See Illust. (12) of Column..
Water Plate :: Water plate () A plate heated by hot water contained in a double bottom or jacket.
Double-dye :: Double-dye (v. t.) To dye again or twice over.
Bifold :: Bifold (a.) Twofold; double; of two kinds, degrees, etc..
Two-ply :: Two-ply (a.) Woven double, as cloth or carpeting, by incorporating two sets of warp thread and two of weft..
Peristome :: Peristome (n.) The fringe of teeth around the orifice of the capsule of mosses. It consists of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 teeth, and may be either single or double..
Double-ender :: Double-ender (n.) A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end..
Multifold :: Multifold (a.) Many times doubled; manifold; numerous.
Bicrescentic :: Bicrescentic (a.) Having the form of a double crescent.
Double-faced :: Double-faced (a.) Having two faces designed for use; as, a double-faced hammer..
Lunule :: Lunule (n.) A special area in front of the beak of many bivalve shells. It sometimes has the shape of a double crescent, but is oftener heart-shaped. See Illust. of Bivalve..
Undouble :: Undouble (v. t.) To unfold, or render single..
Wind :: Wind (v. i.) To go to the one side or the other; to move this way and that; to double on one's course; as, a hare pursued turns and winds..
Crampoons :: Crampoons (n.) A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc..
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..
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