1. double

noun. ['ˈdʌbəl'] a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base.

Rhymes with Double Helix

• felix

Sentences with double-helix

1. Noun Phrase
When DNA synthesis takes place during DNA replication, the two strands of the double helix are separated.

2. Noun Phrase
DNA synthesis can only take place when the two strands of the double helix are separated.

3. Noun Phrase
DNA consists of two polynucleotide chains wrapped around each other in a double helix.

4. Noun Phrase
In this way, one DNA strand is always complementary to the second, forming the double helix.

2. double

verb. ['ˈdʌbəl'] increase twofold.

3. double

adjective. ['ˈdʌbəl'] consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs.

4. double

adjective. ['ˈdʌbəl'] having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson.

5. double

adjective. ['ˈdʌbəl'] twice as great or many.

6. double

verb. ['ˈdʌbəl'] hit a two-base hit.

7. double

verb. ['ˈdʌbəl'] do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions.

8. double

verb. ['ˈdʌbəl'] bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain.

9. helix

noun. ['ˈhiːlɪks'] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops.

10. Helix

noun. type genus of the family Helicidae.