Definition of double

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Double (n.) An old term for a variation, as in Bach's Suites..

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Hem :: Hem (n.) The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and sewed, to strengthen raveling..
Double-ender :: Double-ender (n.) A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end..
Double :: Double (a.) Twofold; multiplied by two; increased by its equivalent; made twice as large or as much, etc..
Lurch :: Lurch (n.) A double score in cribbage for the winner when his adversary has been left in the lurch.
Doubleminded :: Doubleminded (a.) Having different minds at different times; unsettled; undetermined.
Binocle :: Binocle (n.) A dioptric telescope, fitted with two tubes joining, so as to enable a person to view an object with both eyes at once; a double-barreled field glass or an opera glass..
Corona :: Corona (n.) A crown or circlet suspended from the roof or vaulting of churches, to hold tapers lighted on solemn occasions. It is sometimes formed of double or triple circlets, arranged pyramidically. Called also corona lucis..
Barge :: Barge (n.) A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat..
Double-charge :: Double-charge (v. t.) To load with a double charge, as of gunpowder..
Whittle :: Whittle (n.) A grayish, coarse double blanket worn by countrywomen, in the west of England, over the shoulders, like a cloak or shawl..
Double-quick :: Double-quick (v. i. & t.) To move, or cause to move, in double-quick time..
Rib :: Rib (n.) A longitudinal strip of metal uniting the barrels of a double-barreled gun.
Sawhorse :: Sawhorse (n.) A kind of rack, shaped like a double St. Andrew's cross, on which sticks of wood are laid for sawing by hand; -- called also buck, and sawbuck..
Double Dealer :: Double dealer () One who practices double dealing; a deceitful, trickish person..
Borosilicate :: Borosilicate (n.) A double salt of boric and silicic acids, as in the natural minerals tourmaline, datolite, etc..
Fluophosphate :: Fluophosphate (n.) A double salt of fluoric and phosphoric acids.
Thiophthene :: Thiophthene (n.) A double thiophene nucleus, C6H4S2, analogous to thionaphthene, and the base of a large series of compounds..
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..
Harpy :: Harpy (n.) A large and powerful, double-crested, short-winged American eagle (Thrasaetus harpyia). It ranges from Texas to Brazil..
Semidouble :: Semidouble (a.) Having the outermost stamens converted into petals, while the inner ones remain perfect; -- said of a flower..
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