English Words Starting With D

• double-edged sword

  nounB2
  /ˌdʌb.l̩ˌedʒd ˈsɔːd/A situation or action that has both significant benefits and significant drawbacks.
• double-ended bolt

  nounLow
  /ˈdʌb.əl ˈen.dɪd bəʊlt/A threaded fastener designed with a thread on both ends and a smooth, unthreaded shank in the middle.
• double-header

  nounB2
  /ˌdʌb.əl ˈhed.ər/Two successive games played by the same teams or competitors on the same day.
• double-helical gear

  nounTechnical
  /ˌdʌb.əl ˌhel.ɪ.kəl ˈɡɪər/A gear with teeth cut in a V-shape (two opposing helical sections) to eliminate axial thrust.
• double-knit

  nounC1
  /ˌdʌb.l̩ ˈnɪt/A type of fabric knitted with two sets of needles, producing a thicker, more stable, and often reversible textile.
• double-lock

  verb-transitiveC1
  /ˌdʌb.l̩ˈlɒk/To lock a door, window, or container twice, typically by using two separate locks or a two-step locking mechanism (e.g., turning a key in the lock and then a deadbolt).
• double-nickel

  nounVery low
  /ˌdʌb.əl ˈnɪk.əl/Informal term for the number 55, or a speed limit of 55 miles per hour.
• double-o

  nounLow
  /ˌdʌb.əl ˈəʊ/To inspect, examine, or scrutinize someone or something closely and quickly, often with suspicion.
• double-park

  verbverb-ambitransitiveB2
  /ˌdʌb.əl ˈpɑːk/To park a vehicle parallel to another vehicle that is already parked at the side of a road, blocking it or part of the traffic lane.
• double-quick

  adjectiveadverbnounverb-ambitransitiveC2
  /ˌdʌb.əl ˈkwɪk/Very quickly; at a high speed.
• double-ripper

  nounLow (technical/specialist slang)
  /ˌdʌb.əl ˈrɪp.ər/A particularly dangerous, difficult, or impressive run on a ski slope, typically rated black diamond or double black diamond.
• double-space

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  To format text with two spaces between successive lines.
• double-system sound recording

  nounC2/technical
  /ˈdʌb.əl ˌsɪs.təm saʊnd rɪˈkɔː.dɪŋ/A film/video production technique where audio is recorded on a separate device from the camera, requiring synchronization in post-production.
• double-talk

  nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈdʌb(ə)l tɔːk/Speech that is deliberately ambiguous, confusing, or deceptive, often using jargon or contradictory statements to obscure the truth.
• double-team

  verb-transitiveMedium
  /ˌdʌb.əl ˈtiːm/To use two people to confront, guard, or work against one opponent or target.
• double-tongue

  verbverb-intransitiveC1/C2
  /ˌdʌb.l̩ ˈtʌŋ/To play a wind instrument (like a trumpet or flute) using a technique of rapid alternating articulation.
• double-trailer truck

  nounLow
  /ˌdʌb.əl ˈtreɪ.lə ˌtrʌk/A very large goods vehicle consisting of a powered unit (truck/tractor) pulling two semi-trailers.
• double-u

  nounC1
  /ˌdʌb.l̩ ˈjuː/The name of the 23rd letter of the modern English alphabet (W, w), derived from its historical representation as a double 'U'.
• doubleday

  nounLow
  /ˈdʌb.əl.deɪ/A surname of English origin; also a prominent name in American publishing and baseball history, most famously as the family name of the founder of the Doubleday publishing house and of Abner Doubleday, a US Army officer historically (but inaccurately) credited with inventing the game of baseball.
• doubleganger

  nounC1
  /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡæŋə/A ghostly double or look-alike of a living person.

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