Definition & Meaning of "double"

something such as a number or quantity that is twice as large or much as another, or twice the original amount

a person who bears a close resemblance to a famous individual, often used as a stand-in or impersonator

a type of base hit in baseball where the batter reaches second base safely after hitting the ball

(in bridge) a call made by a player to increase the stakes of the current bid, often used to challenge the opponents' bid or to indicate that they expect the opponents' contract to fail

two victories in the same sport within two different competitions during the same season

a part that is folded or laid over another part, creating an overlapping or reinforcing layer

to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously

to fold or bend something, such as paper or cloth, so that it creates two layers or halves

to clench or tighten one's fist, hand, or grip with increased intensity or force, often in response to stress, anger, or determination

to run or move quickly to reach a destination

to sail around a headland or a cape, usually to navigate past a coastal point

to hit a baseball in such a way that the batter safely reaches second base, earning a two-base hit

(in bridge) to make a bid that challenges the opponents' bid, either to increase the stakes or to request a specific card or suit

(in snooker) to pot a ball by bouncing it off a cushion before it reaches the pocket

to play two distinct roles or characters in the same production or piece

to play two or more musical instruments, often within the same performance or piece

possessing two contrasting qualities or features

twice the usual size, quantity, or extent

designed or intended for two people or things, often providing space or function for both

having two interpretations, often to mislead or create ambiguity

(of flowers) has extra petals, often resulting in a fuller, more layered appearance compared to a single flower of the same species

used to refers to two people or things being together or paired, often in a situation meant for one

used to mean that someone or something moves in a downward and forward direction simultaneously