double-action

[ duhb-uhl-ak-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1850–55

"Seems like what does get out by the chinks is sucked back agin by that there double-action flue," said Sam.

A good illustration of the double action is found in the stomach.

Now one of the qualities of porcelain is precisely to avoid this double action.

In answer, Ned rather sheepishly took from his valise three new double-action revolvers of excellent make.

The speed thus acquired was greater than that of the more modern double-action weapon.

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