double

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
  2. noun a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts
  3. noun someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)

Etymology

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English double, from Old French doble, double, from Latin duplus (“twofold”). Doublet of doppio and duple.

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Synonyms

two-base hit, two-bagger, two-baser

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