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two-tone

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having two colours or shades.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a two-tone hair

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Giving two different sounds, either alternately or simultaneously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a two-tone horn

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Alternative form of 2 Tone (“music genre”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable

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