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double-barreled

/ˈdʌb.əl ˈbær.əld/

Tradução: Descreve uma arma de fogo com dois canos, ou, metaforicamente, algo com dois objetivos ou partes; também se usa para sobrenome duplo com hífen.

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/ˈdʌb.əl ˈbær.əld/C1formalbritish
  • ptDescreve uma arma de fogo com dois canos, ou, metaforicamente, algo com dois objetivos ou partes; também se usa para sobrenome duplo com hífen.

Describes a shotgun with two barrels, or metaphorically something with two purposes or parts; also used for a hyphenated surname.

  1. Having two barrelsB2formal

    Describes a firearm, typically a shotgun, that has two barrels mounted side by side.

    ptde dois canos

    • He carried a double-barreled shotgun for hunting.
    • The antique double-barreled rifle was worth a fortune.
    • Double-barreled weapons are often used in clay pigeon shooting.
  2. Twofold or having two purposesC1formal

    Having two distinct aspects, purposes, or effects; serving a dual function.

    ptDuplo

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

    Sinônimosbinarydoubledualpairedtwintwo-prongedtwofold

    Antônimossingle

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