All Definitions for Double
Below are all the dictionary definitions of double:
1Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
2Of twice the quantity.
3Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.
4Designed for two (people, cars, etc.).
5Folded in two
6Composed of two layers.
7Stooping
8Bent over.
9Having two aspects
10Ambiguous.
11False, deceitful, or hypocritical.
12Of flowers, having more than the normal number of petals.
13Of an instrument, sounding an octave lower.
14Of time, twice as fast.
15Twice over
16Twofold
17Doubly.
18Two together
19Two at a time.
20Into two halves or sections.
21Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
22A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes
23A drink with two portions of alcohol.
24A ghostly apparition of a living person
25A doppelgänger.
26A sharp turn, especially a return on one's own tracks.
27A redundant item for which an identical item already exists.
28A two-base hit.
29A call that increases certain scoring points if the last preceding bid becomes the contract.
30A strike in which the object ball is struck so as to make it rebound against the cushion to an opposite pocket.
31A bet on two horses in different races in which any winnings from the first race are placed on the horse in the later race.
32The narrow outermost ring on a dartboard.
33A hit on this ring.
34A tile that has the same value (i.e., the same number of pips) on both sides.
35A double-precision floating-point number.
36Two competitions, usually one league and one cup, won by the same team in a single season.
37A boat for two scullers.
38The feat of scoring twice in one game.
39The feat of winning two events in a single meet or competition.
40The achievement of 1000 runs and 100 wickets taken in a single season.
41Playing the same part on two instruments, alternately.
42A double feast.
43Synonym of double-quick (“fast marching pace”).
44A secondary instrument with which a musician is skilled.
45A double-cross or betrayal.
46To multiply by two.
47To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.
48To be the double of
49To exceed by twofold
50To contain or be worth twice as much as.
51To fold over so as to make two folds.
52To clench (a fist).
53To get a two-base hit.
54To join or couple.
55To repeat exactly
56Copy.
57To serve a second role or have a second purpose. [with as]
58To act as substitute for (another theatrical performer in a certain role, etc).
59To play (both one part and another, in the same play, etc).
60To turn sharply, following a winding course.
61To sail around (a headland or other point).
62To duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it.
63To be capable of performing (upon an additional instrument).
64To make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.
65To double down.
66To cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket.
67To go or march at twice the normal speed.
68To multiply the strength or effect of by two.
69To unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two.
70To transmit simultaneously on the same channel as another station, either unintentionally or deliberately, causing interference.
71To operate as a double agent.
72A former French coin worth one-sixth of a sou.
73A copper coin worth one-eighth of a penny.
74A surname.
75Collectively, both the Indianapolis 500, a day race, and the Coca-Cola 600, an evening race, both of which are run on Memorial Day weekend Sunday. Used concerning racers who (wish[/ed/ing] to) participat[e/ed/ing] in both events, typically using a private jet to travel between Indianapolis, Indiana, after the 500 and Charlotte, North Carolina, to get to the 600.
About rhymes for double
Finding the right rhyme for double helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "Made up of two matching or complementary elements.", double has 16 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Trouble is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Rubble works well in formal or poetic contexts. Fribble is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for double, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.