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Doubled
see synonyms of doubledAdjective
1. double, doubled, two-fold, twofold
twice as great or many
Example Sentences:'ate a double portion''the dose is doubled''a twofold increase'
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Doubled
see synonyms of doubledadjective (usually prenominal)
1.
as much again in size, strength, number, etc
a double portion
2.
composed of two equal or similar parts; in a pair; twofold
a double egg cup
3.
designed for two users
a double room
4.
folded in two; composed of two layers
double paper
5.
stooping; bent over
6.
having two aspects or existing in two different ways; ambiguous
a double meaning
7.
false, deceitful, or hypocritical
a double life
8.
(of flowers) having more than the normal number of petals
9. mathematics
a.
(of a root) being one of two equal roots of a polynomial equation
b.
(of an integral) having an integrand containing two independent variables requiring two integrations, in each of which one variable is kept constant
10. music
a.
(of an instrument) sounding an octave lower than the pitch indicated by the notation
a double bass
b.
(of time) duple, usually accompanied by the direction alla breve
adverb
11.
twice over; twofold
12.
two together; two at a time (esp in the phrase see double)
noun
13.
twice the number, amount, size, etc
14.
a double measure of spirits, such as whisky or brandy
15.
a duplicate or counterpart, esp a person who closely resembles another; understudy
16.
a wraith or ghostly apparition that is the exact counterpart of a living person; doppelgänger
17.
a sharp turn, esp a return on one's own tracks
18.
an evasive shift or artifice; trick
19.
an actor who plays two parts in one play
20. bridge
a call that increases certain scoring points if the last preceding bid becomes the contract
21. billiards, snooker
a strike in which the object ball is struck so as to make it rebound against the cushion to an opposite pocket
22.
a bet on two horses in different races in which any winnings from the horse in the first race are placed on the horse in the later race
23. (often capital) mainly Roman Catholic Church
one of the higher-ranking feasts on which the antiphons are recited both before and after the psalms
24. music
an ornamented variation in 16th and 17th century music
25. Also called: double time
a pace of twice the normal marching speed
26. tennis double fault
27.
a.
the narrow outermost ring on a dartboard
b.
a hit on this ring
28. at the double
verb
29.
to make or become twice as much
30.
to bend or fold (material, a bandage, etc)
31. (transitive; sometimes foll by up)
to clench (a fist)
32. (tr; often foll by together or up)
to join or couple
he doubled up the team
33. (transitive)
to repeat exactly; copy
34. (intransitive)
to play two parts or serve two roles
35. (intransitive)
to turn sharply; follow a winding course
36. nautical
to sail around (a headland or other point)
37. music
a.
to duplicate (a voice or instrumental part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it
b. (intransitive; usually foll by on)
to be capable of performing (upon an instrument additional to one's normal one)
the third trumpeter doubles on cornet
38. bridge
to make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes
the contract
39. billiards, snooker
to cause (a ball) to rebound or (of a ball) to rebound from a cushion across or up
or down the table
40. chess
a.
to cause two pawns of the same colour to be on the same file
b.
to place both rooks of the same colour on the same rank or the same file
41. (intransitive; foll by for)
to act as substitute (for an actor or actress)
42. (intransitive)
to go or march at twice the normal speed
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Doubled
see synonyms of doubled adjective
1.
two combined; twofold; duplex
2.
having two layers; folded in two
3.
having two of one kind; paired; repeated
a double consonant
4.
being of two kinds; dual
a double standard
5.
having two meanings; ambiguous
6.
twice as much, as many, as large, etc.
pay double fare
7.
of extra size, value, strength, or quantity
8.
designed or made for two
a double bed
9.
characterized by duplicity; two-faced; deceiving
leading a double life
10.
having a tone an octave lower
double bass
11. Botany
having more than one set of petals
adverb
12.
to twice the extent or degree; twofold
13.
two together; in or by pairs
to ride double
noun
14.
anything twice as much, as many, or as large as normal
15.
a person or thing looking very much like another; duplicate; counterpart
16.
a substitute actor or singer
17.
a stand-in or substitute, as in films
18.
a fold; second ply
19.
a sharp turn or shift of direction
20.
an evasive trick
21. [pl.]
a game of tennis, handball, etc. with two players on each side
22. US, Baseball
a hit on which the batter reaches second base
23. Bridge
the doubling of an opponent's bid
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈdoubled or ˈdoubling
24.
to make double; make twice as much or as many; multiply by two
25.
to fold; add another ply to
double the bandage
26.
to repeat or duplicate
27.
to be the double of
28. US, Baseball
a.
to put out (the second runner) in executing a double play
b.
to advance (a runner) by hitting a double
29. Bridge
to increase the point value or penalty of (an opponent's bid) by saying “double” when it is one's turn to bid
30. Music
to supply the upper or lower octave to (another part or voice)
double the tenor in brass
31. Nautical
to sail around
they doubled Cape Horn
verb intransitive
32.
to become double; increase twofold
33.
to bend or turn sharply backward
the animal doubled on its tracks
34.
to serve as a double
35.
to serve an additional purpose
36. US, Informal
to double-date
37. US, Baseball
to hit a double
38. Music
to play one or more instruments in addition to one's principal instrument
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Doubled
see synonyms of doubledadj.
1. Twice as much in size, strength, number, or amount: a double dose.
2. Composed of two like parts: double doors.
3. Composed of two unlike parts; dual: a double meaning; a double role for an actor.
4. Accommodating or designed for two: a double bed; a double room.
5. Characterized by duplicity; deceitful: speak with a double tongue.
6. Botany Having many more than the usual number of petals, usually in a crowded or an overlapping arrangement: a double chrysanthemum.
n.
1. Something increased twofold.
2. One that closely resembles another; a duplicate.
3.
a. Something having two identifiable or prominent parts or members.
b. Something capable of carrying, moving, or holding two people or things, as a mattress.
4.
a. An actor's understudy.
b. An actor who takes the place of another actor in scenes requiring special skills or preparations: a stunt double; a body double.
5. An apparition; a wraith.
6.
a. A sharp turn in a direction of movement; a reversal.
b. A sharp, often devious change in position or argument; a shift.
7. doubles Sports A form of a game, such as tennis or handball, having two players on each side.
8. Baseball A hit enabling the batter to reach second base. Also called two-bagger, two-base hit.
9. Games
a. A bid in bridge indicating strength to one's partner; a request for a bid.
b. A bid doubling one's opponent's bid in bridge, thus increasing the penalty for failure to fulfill the contract.
c. A hand justifying such a bid.
v. dou·bled, dou·bling, dou·bles
v.tr.
1. To make twice as great.
2. To be twice as much as: doubled the score of his opponent.
3. To fold in two.
4. To clench (one's fist).
5. To duplicate; repeat.
6. To turn (an enemy spy) into a double agent.
7. Baseball
a. To cause the scoring of (a run) by hitting a double.
b. To advance or score (a runner) by hitting a double.
c. To put out (a runner) as the second part of a double play.
8. Games To challenge (an opponent's bid) with a double in bridge.
9. Music To duplicate (another part or voice) an octave higher or lower or in unison.
10. Nautical To sail around: double a cape.
v.intr.
1. To be increased twofold: The debt soon doubled.
2. To turn sharply or all the way around; reverse one's course: had to double back to touch the missed base.
3. To serve in an additional capacity: a frying pan that doubles as a pie tin; a conductor who doubles as a pianist.
4. To replace an actor in the actor's absence or in a certain scene.
5. Baseball To hit a double.
6. Games To announce a double in bridge.
adv.
1. To twice the amount or extent; doubly: paid double for the customized car.
2. Two together; in pairs: sleeping double.
3. In two: bent double.
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