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double-barrelled

/ˌdʌb.əl ˈbær.əld/

Traducción: Describe un apellido compuesto por dos palabras unidas por un guion, o algo que tiene dos propósitos o partes, como un arma de dos cañones.

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/ˌdʌb.əl ˈbær.əld/C1formalbritish
  • esDescribe un apellido compuesto por dos palabras unidas por un guion, o algo que tiene dos propósitos o partes, como un arma de dos cañones.

Describes a surname consisting of two words joined by a hyphen, or something that has two purposes or parts.

  1. Having two barrelsB2formal

    Describes a firearm, typically a shotgun, that has two barrels mounted side by side or one above the other.

    esDe doble cañón

    • He carried an old double-barrelled shotgun.
    • The hunter preferred a double-barrelled rifle for accuracy.
    • Double-barrelled guns were common in the 19th century.

    Sinónimosdouble-barreled

    Antónimossingle-barrelled

  2. Having two purposes or partsC1formal

    Serving two functions or having two distinct aspects; twofold.

    esde doble propósito/parte

    • The proposal had a double-barrelled aim: to cut costs and improve efficiency.
    • Her argument was double-barrelled, addressing both the economic and social issues.
    • The new policy is double-barrelled, targeting both inflation and unemployment.

    Sinónimosdoubledualtwintwo-prongedtwofold

    Antónimossimplesingleunitary

Formas
  • more double-barrelled comparative form
  • most double-barrelled superlative form