Double-ended

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of double-end form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having two ends. not-comparable

    "This double-ended arrow appears to point in two directions."

  2. 2
    Having a locomotive at each end. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Having a driving cab at each end. not-comparable

    "British locomotives, like most European ones, are double-ended, general purpose machines, intended to be suitable for a variety of duties, and on occasion to work in multiple with each other."

  4. 4
    Having a driver at each end. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"This double-ended arrow appears to point in two directions."

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