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adj
Very quick; often used in the phrase in double-quick time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adv
Very quickly; at once; on the double.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.
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verb
To double-time, march (or rather run) at the above speedy pace.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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adjective satellite
(of a marching cadence) very quick
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
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Across languages
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