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Double-hung :: Double-hung (a.) Having both sashes hung with weights and cords; -- said of a window.

Sulphaurate :: Sulphato- () A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting a sulphate as an ingredient in certain double salts; as, sulphato-carbonate..

Diesis :: Diesis (n.) The mark /; -- called also double dagger.

Bi- :: Bi- () In the composition of chemical names bi- denotes two atoms, parts, or equivalents of that constituent to the name of which it is prefixed, to one of the other component, or that such constituent is present in double the ordinary proportion; as, bichromate, bisulphide. Be- and di- are often used interchangeably..

Equivocation :: Equivocation (n.) The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead..

Curb Roof :: Curb roof () A roof having a double slope, or composed, on each side, of two parts which have unequal inclination; a gambrel roof..

Bight :: Bight (v.) The double part of a rope when folded, in distinction from the ends; that is, a round, bend, or coil not including the ends; a loop..

Double-breasted :: Double-breasted (a.) Folding or lapping over on the breast, with a row of buttons and buttonholes on each side; as, a double-breasted coat..

Violone :: Violone (n.) The largest instrument of the bass-viol kind, having strings tuned an octave below those of the violoncello; the contrabasso; -- called also double bass..

Didelphic :: Didelphic (a.) Having the uterus double; of or pertaining to the Didelphia.

Ranunculus :: Ranunculus (n.) A genus of herbs, mostly with yellow flowers, including crowfoot, buttercups, and the cultivated ranunculi (R. Asiaticus, R. aconitifolius, etc.) in which the flowers are double and of various colors..

Semidouble :: Semidouble (a.) Having the outermost stamens converted into petals, while the inner ones remain perfect; -- said of a flower..

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.

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

Dicephalous :: Dicephalous (a.) Having two heads on one body; double-headed.

Run :: Run (n.) The greatest degree of swiftness in marching. It is executed upon the same principles as the double-quick, but with greater speed..

Bifold :: Bifold (a.) Twofold; double; of two kinds, degrees, etc..

Inversion :: Inversion (n.) Said of double counterpoint, when an upper and a lower part change places..

Fold :: Fold (v. t.) To lap or lay in plaits or folds; to lay one part over another part of; to double; as, to fold cloth; to fold a letter..

Parbuckle :: Parbuckle (n.) A double sling made of a single rope, for slinging a cask, gun, etc..

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