Definition of double

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Double (n.) Among compositors, a doublet (see Doublet, 2.); among pressmen, a sheet that is twice pulled, and blurred..

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Quadruplex :: Quadruplex (a.) Fourfold; folded or doubled twice.
Double-ender :: Double-ender (n.) A locomotive with pilot at each end.
Double :: Double (v. i.) To return upon one's track; to turn and go back over the same ground, or in an opposite direction..
Dipyre :: Dipyre (n.) A mineral of the scapolite group; -- so called from the double effect of fire upon it, in fusing it, and rendering it phosphorescent..
Didelphic :: Didelphic (a.) Having the uterus double; of or pertaining to the Didelphia.
Superfete :: Superfetation (n.) The formation of a fetus at the result of an impregnation occurring after another impregnation but before the birth of the offspring produced by it. This is possible only when there is a double uterus, or where menstruation persists up to the time of the second impregnation..
Fold :: Fold (v. t.) To double or lay together, as the arms or the hands; as, he folds his arms in despair..
Diplocardiac :: Diplocardiac (a.) Having the heart completely divided or double, one side systemic, the other pulmonary..
Close :: Close (n.) A double bar marking the end.
Dicephalous :: Dicephalous (a.) Having two heads on one body; double-headed.
Double-decker :: Double-decker (n.) A public conveyance, as a street car, with seats on the roof..
Double Dealer :: Double dealer () One who practices double dealing; a deceitful, trickish person..
Two-tongued :: Two-tongued (a.) Double-tongued; deceitful.
Bewit :: Bewit (n.) A double slip of leather by which bells are fastened to a hawk's legs.
Paragon :: Paragon (n.) A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.
Gastrula :: Gastrula (n.) An embryonic form having its origin in the invagination or pushing in of the wall of the planula or blastula (the blastosphere) on one side, thus giving rise to a double-walled sac, with one opening or mouth (the blastopore) which leads into the cavity (the archenteron) lined by the inner wall (the hypoblast). See Illust. under Invagination. In a more general sense, an ideal stage in embryonic development. See Gastraea..
Sulphaurate :: Sulphato- () A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting a sulphate as an ingredient in certain double salts; as, sulphato-carbonate..
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..
Double-ripper :: Double-ripper (n.) A kind of coasting sled, made of two sleds fastened together with a board, one before the other..
Bifold :: Bifold (a.) Twofold; double; of two kinds, degrees, etc..
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