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doubler — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • double adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
  • dub verb To give something a name or nickname.
  • jump verb To push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.
  • line noun A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
  • overtake verb To pass a slower vehicle, runner, or competitor ahead of you.
  • understudy noun A performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.

Senses

doubler is used for these senses in English:

  • dub To replace the original soundtrack of a film with a synchronized translation
  • jump (transitive) To move to a position (in a queue/line) that is further forward.
  • line (transitive) To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
  • overtake To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).
  • understudy To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.

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.

dub — full definition

  1. verb To give something a name or nickname.
  2. verb To replace the original soundtrack of a film with a translated or new one.
  3. noun A remix of a song, especially in reggae, with vocals stripped out and effects added.

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