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double-headed

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

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having two heads.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a double-headed serpent
  • double-headed muscles

Meaning relationships

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Of a coin, having a head on both sides, especially when counterfeited by being constructed from two separate coins.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, numismatics

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Of a train, hauled by two locomotives.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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4

adj

Meaning 4

Synonym of sepmag (“having separately recorded picture and soundtrack”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sepmag

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

simple past and past participle of double-head

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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History

Etymology

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Real reading context

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