double — meaning in English

English meaning

• brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
• double adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
• dual adj Made up of two parts, or relating to two of something.
• duplicate adj Exactly the same as something else, especially because it was copied from it.
• twofold adj Double; duplicate; multiplied by two.

Senses

double is used for these senses in English:

• brace (association football) Two goals scored by one player in a game.
• dual Characterized by having two (usually equivalent) components.
• duplicate One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.
• twofold Double; duplicate; multiplied by two.

brace — full definition

1. noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
2. noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
3. verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.

double — full definition

1. adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
2. verb To make or become twice as large.
3. noun A person who closely resembles and can stand in for another, often in film for dangerous stunts.

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