double-barreled

A form of double-barrelled — Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double, barrelled. Having two barrels, as a gun.

Opposite
single-barreled

Meanings

adjectivedouble-barreled (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of double-barrelled.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivehaving two barrels mounted side by side

Opposite
single-barreled

adjectivehaving two purposes; twofold

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Chicago

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