Definition of double

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

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Double-tonguing :: Double-tonguing (n.) A peculiar action of the tongue by flute players in articulating staccato notes; also, the rapid repetition of notes in cornet playing..
Di- :: Di- () A prefix, signifying twofold, double, twice.
Double-entendre :: Double-entendre (n.) A word or expression admitting of a double interpretation, one of which is often obscure or indelicate..
Quinone :: Quinone (n.) A crystalline substance, C6H4O2 (called also benzoketone), first obtained by the oxidation of quinic acid and regarded as a double ketone; also, by extension, any one of the series of which quinone proper is the type..
Fold :: Fold (v. t.) To double or lay together, as the arms or the hands; as, he folds his arms in despair..
Coward :: Coward (a.) Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs; -- said of a lion.
Janus-faced :: Janus-faced (a.) Double-faced; deceitful.
Fluophosphate :: Fluophosphate (n.) A double salt of fluoric and phosphoric acids.
Double-tongued :: Double-tongued (a.) Making contrary declarations on the same subject; deceitful.
Pourpoint :: Pourpoint (n.) A quilted military doublet or gambeson worn in the 14th and 15th centuries; also, a name for the doublet of the 16th and 17th centuries worn by civilians..
Grinder :: Grinder (n.) One of the double teeth, used to grind or masticate the food; a molar..
Double :: 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..
Convexo-convex :: Convexo-convex (a.) Convex on both sides; double convex. See under Convex, a..
Double-tongue :: Double-tongue (n.) Deceit; duplicity.
Aurochloride :: Aurochloride (n.) The trichloride of gold combination with the chloride of another metal, forming a double chloride; -- called also chloraurate..
Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To begin a game, round, or trick, with; as, to lead trumps; the double five was led..
Paragon :: Paragon (n.) A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.
Hem :: Hem (n.) The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and sewed, to strengthen raveling..
Mackle :: Mackle (v. t. & i.) To blur, or be blurred, in printing, as if there were a double impression..
Diplopy :: Diplopy (n.) The act or state of seeing double.
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