1. double

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

Words that Rhyme with Double

• trouble
• stubble
• rubble
• hubble
• hubbell
• bubble

Example sentences of the word double

1. Adjective
Pull the wire down and back to the lower limb to form a double strand of supporting wire.

2. Adverb
Homeowners often double this by adding a single-pane storm window.

Quotes containing the word double

1. Art has a double visage: it looks before and after. Romance is its forward-looking face. The germ of growth is in romanticism. Formalism, on the other hand, consolidates tradition; gleans what has been gained and makes it facile to the hand or the mind; economizes the energy of genius.
- George Edward Woodberry

2. The one thing I don't consume during 'Today' - which surprises many people - is coffee. I find that a lot of water helps wake me up, without the buzz. I love coffee, but usually reserve a double espresso as an afternoon pick-me-up before settling in to do the weekend 'Nightly News.'
- Lester Holt

3. I think the humor of double puns is incredible.
- Richard Lederer

2. double-glaze

verb. provide with two sheets of glass.

3. double-crossing

noun. an act of betrayal.

4. double

verb. ['ˈdʌbəl'] increase twofold.

5. double

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

6. double

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

7. double

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

8. double

verb. ['ˈdʌbəl'] hit a two-base hit.

9. double

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

10. double

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