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double–barreled
adjective dou·ble–bar·reled \-rəld\
of a gun : having two tubes (called barrels) that bullets or pellets are shot through
: having two parts or purposes
Full Definition of DOUBLE-BARRELED
1
of a firearm : having two barrels mounted side by side or one beneath the other
2
: twofold; especially : having a double purpose <asked a double–barreled question>
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First Known Use of DOUBLE-BARRELED
1709
Related to DOUBLE-BARRELED
- Synonyms
- binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, duplex, twin, twofold
- Antonyms
- single
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