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Double-lock :: Double-lock (v. t.) To lock with two bolts; to fasten with double security.

Marseilles :: Marseilles (n.) A general term for certain kinds of fabrics, which are formed of two series of threads interlacing each other, thus forming double cloth, quilted in the loom; -- so named because first made in Marseilles, France..

Double-ender :: Double-ender (n.) A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end..

Double-headed :: Double-headed (a.) Having two heads; bicipital.

Dittology :: Dittology (n.) A double reading, or twofold interpretation, as of a Scripture text..

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..

Di- :: Di- () A prefix, signifying twofold, double, twice.

Strain :: Strain (n.) A portion of music divided off by a double bar; a complete musical period or sentence; a movement, or any rounded subdivision of a movement..

Double-acting :: Double-acting (a.) Acting or operating in two directions or with both motions; producing a twofold result; as, a double-acting engine or pump..

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..

Diplopy :: Diplopy (n.) The act or state of seeing double.

Bimarginate :: Bimarginate (a.) Having a double margin, as certain shells..

Double-tongued :: Double-tongued (a.) Making contrary declarations on the same subject; deceitful.

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

Doubleness :: Doubleness (n.) The state of being double or doubled.

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

Berthierite :: Berthierite (n.) A double sulphide of antimony and iron, of a dark steel-gray color..

Dupion :: Dupion (n.) A double cocoon, made by two silkworms..

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

Doubletree :: Doubletree (n.) The bar, or crosspiece, of a carriage, to which the singletrees are attached..

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