double-barrelled
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double, barrelledUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double, barrelled. Having two barrels, as a gun.
Meaning
4 senses(not comparable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double, barrelled. Having two barrels, as a gun.
having two barrels mounted side by side
(not comparable)Twofold, having a double purpose or nature.
having two purposes; twofold
(not comparable)Having two separate parts, often adjoined by a hyphen (or sometimes a space).
(figuratively, not comparable)Forceful, powerful (like a double-barrelled shotgun).
Origin
From double- + barrelled.. Extended senses derived humorously from the literal sense of aFrom double- + barrelled.. Extended senses derived humorously from the literal sense of a double-barrelled gun.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- having two purposes; twofold:double-barreled
- having two barrels mounted side by side:double-barreled