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double-ended

adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having two ends.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • This double-ended arrow appears to point in two directions.
  • We created a computer version of the card game using a double-ended queue.

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Having a locomotive at each end.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Having a driving cab at each end.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: or diesel or electric locomotive

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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4

adj

Meaning 4

Having a driver at each end.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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5

verb

Meaning 5

simple past and past participle of double-end

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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History

Etymology

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Real reading context

double-ended in complete knowledge articles