Definition of double

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Double (n.) That which is doubled over or together; a doubling; a plait; a fold.

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Double-lock :: Double-lock (v. t.) To lock with two bolts; to fasten with double security.
Forked :: Forked (a.) Having a double meaning; ambiguous; equivocal.
Twofold :: Twofold (adv.) In a double degree; doubly.
Glyoxal :: Glyoxal (n.) A white, amorphous, deliquescent powder, (CO.H)2, obtained by the partial oxidation of glycol. It is a double aldehyde, between glycol and oxalic acid..
Binate :: Binate (a.) Double; growing in pairs or couples.
Reglet :: Reglet (n.) A flat, narrow molding, used chiefly to separate the parts or members of compartments or panels from one another, or doubled, turned, and interlaced so as to form knots, frets, or other ornaments. See Illust. (12) of Column..
Double-ender :: Double-ender (n.) A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end..
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..
Double :: Double (n.) A feast in which the antiphon is doubled, hat is, said twice, before and after the Psalms, instead of only half being said, as in simple feasts..
Broadcloth :: Broadcloth (n.) A fine smooth-faced woolen cloth for men's garments, usually of double width (i.e., a yard and a half); -- so called in distinction from woolens three quarters of a yard wide..
Monomphalus :: Monomphalus (n.) A form of double monster, in which two individuals are united by a common umbilicus..
Twofold :: Twofold (a.) Double; duplicate; multiplied by two; as, a twofold nature; a twofold sense; a twofold argument..
Double-hung :: Double-hung (a.) Having both sashes hung with weights and cords; -- said of a window.
Double :: Double (a.) To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
Link :: Link (n.) Anything doubled and closed like a link; as, a link of horsehair..
Geminate :: Geminate (v. t.) To double.
Thread :: Thread (n.) A very small twist of flax, wool, cotton, silk, or other fibrous substance, drawn out to considerable length; a compound cord consisting of two or more single yarns doubled, or joined together, and twisted..
Doublehearted :: Doublehearted (a.) Having a false heart; deceitful; treacherous.
Apastron :: Apastron (n.) That point in the orbit of a double star where the smaller star is farthest from its primary.
Fold :: Fold (v. i.) To become folded, plaited, or doubled; to close over another of the same kind; to double together; as, the leaves of the door fold..
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