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adj
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double, barrelled. Having two barrels, as a gun.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Twofold, having a double purpose or nature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Having two separate parts, often adjoined by a hyphen (or sometimes a space).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: hyphenated
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adj
Forceful, powerful (like a double-barrelled shotgun).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
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adjective
having two barrels mounted side by side
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: double-barreled
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adjective satellite
having two purposes; twofold- Louis Kronenbergers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: double-barreled
Antonyms: none provided
History
From double- + barrelled.
Across languages
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
