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- [duhb-uh l ak-ting]
- /ˈdʌb əl ˈæk tɪŋ/
- /ˈdʌbl ˈæk.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhb-uh l ak-ting]
- /ˈdʌb əl ˈæk tɪŋ/
Definitions of double-acting word
- adjective double-acting (of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.) having pistons accomplishing work in both directions, fluid being admitted alternately to opposite ends of the cylinders. Compare single-acting. 1
- adjective double-acting (of a hinge of a door or the like) permitting movement in either direction from the normal, or closed, position. 1
- adjective double-acting having twice the usual effectiveness, strength, use, etc. 1
- adjective double-acting (of a reciprocating engine or pump) having a piston or pistons that are pressurized alternately on opposite sides 0
- adjective double-acting (of a hinge, door, etc) having complementary actions in opposed directions 0
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Origin of double-acting
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Double-acting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
double-acting popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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