Definitions
1.verbTo multiply by two."The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."
2.verbTo fold over so as to make two folds."To make a pleat, double the material at the waist."
3.verbTo be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
4.verbTo increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size."Our earnings have doubled in the last year."
5.verbTo get a two-base hit."The batter doubled into the corner."
6.verb(sometimes followed by up) To clench (a fist).
7.verb(often followed by together or up) To join or couple.
8.verbTo repeat exactly; copy.
9.verb(often followed by as) To play a second part or serve a second role."A spork is a kind of fork that doubles as a spoon."
10.verbTo turn sharply, following a winding course.
11.verbTo sail around (a headland or other point).
12.verbTo duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it.
13.verb(usually followed by "on") To be capable of performing (upon an additional instrument).
14.verbTo make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.
15.verbTo double down.
16.verbTo cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket.
17.verb(followed by for) To act as substitute.
18.verbTo go or march at twice the normal speed.
19.verbTo multiply the strength or effect of by two."Sorry, this store does not double coupons."
20.verbTo unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two.
21.verb(of a station) To transmit simultaneously on the same channel as another station, either unintentionally or deliberately, causing interference."Could you please repeat your last transmission? Another station was doubling with you."
22.nounThe process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.
23.nounThe act of turning around, or doubling back.
24.nounA pleat or fold.
25.nounA trick; double-dealing.