double-bank

[ duhb-uhl-bangk ]

verb (used with object)Nautical.
  1. to have two rowers pull (each of a number of oars).

  2. to have people pull (a rope) from both sides.

  1. to row (a boat) with rowers for both sides on each thwart.

Origin of double-bank

1
First recorded in 1825–35

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How to use double-bank in a sentence

  • I will corrupt the organist, bribe the choir, double-bank the preacher in advance, and we will all have a rousing time.

    The Wedge of Gold | C. C. Goodwin
  • After the men had had half an hour's rest Mr. Ryan told them to take their seats and double bank the oars.

    Maori and Settler | G. A. Henty
  • He was surprised to find a double bank of keys, and an octave and a half of pedals, which is very uncommon in country organs.

    Corleone | F. Marion Crawford
  • The dangerous brook and the double bank are passed, and the gallant gray who has set the field has shot his bolt.

  • A double bank of earth, now all overgrown with trees and shrubs, not unlike the outlines of ancient British and Roman encampments.

    Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) | William Delisle Hay

British Dictionary definitions for double-bank

double-bank

verb
  1. Australian and NZ informal to carry a second person on (a horse, bicycle, etc): Also: dub

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