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doubled

/ˈdʌbl̩d/

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To multiply by two.

Examples :

"The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."

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To fold over so as to make two folds.

Examples :

"To make a pleat, double the material at the waist."

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To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.

Examples :

""The recipe originally called for one egg, but I doubled it to make a bigger cake." "

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To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.

Examples :

"Our earnings have doubled in the last year."

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To get a two-base hit.

Examples :

"The batter doubled into the corner."

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(sometimes followed by up) To clench (a fist).

Examples :

"He doubled his fist when he heard the unfair comment. "

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(often followed by together or up) To join or couple.

Examples :

"The baker doubled the dough recipe together to make a larger cake. "

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To repeat exactly; copy.

Examples :

"The artist doubled the original sketch to create a larger version of the drawing. "

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(often followed by as) To play a second part or serve a second role.

Examples :

"A spork is a kind of fork that doubles as a spoon."

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To turn sharply, following a winding course.

Examples :

"The rabbit, chased by the dog, doubled back through the tall grass to escape. "

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To sail around (a headland or other point).

Examples :

"The sailboat doubled the point at the end of the bay before heading into the harbor. "

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To duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it.

Examples :

"The guitarist doubled the melody on the bass an octave lower, creating a richer sound. "

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(usually followed by "on") To be capable of performing (upon an additional instrument).

Examples :

"The musician doubled on the saxophone, meaning he could also play that instrument in addition to his main instrument, the piano. "

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To make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.

Examples :

"In bridge, Sarah doubled the opponent's bid, hoping to increase our score if they made the contract. "

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To double down.

Examples :

"After losing the first game, Maria doubled her efforts and practiced even harder to win the next one. "

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To cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket.

Examples :

"He doubled the cue ball off the side cushion to sink the eight ball in the corner pocket. "

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(followed by for) To act as substitute.

Examples :

""Since the regular teacher was sick, Mrs. Davis doubled for her and taught the class today." "

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To go or march at twice the normal speed.

Examples :

"The drill sergeant yelled, "Double time, march!" and the soldiers doubled down the hill. "

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To multiply the strength or effect of by two.

Examples :

"Sorry, this store does not double coupons."

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To unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two.

Examples :

"The two lines of students doubled up to form a single, longer line. "

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(of a station) To transmit simultaneously on the same channel as another station, either unintentionally or deliberately, causing interference.

Examples :

"Could you please repeat your last transmission? Another station was doubling with you."

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