double-bank

[ duhb-uhl-bangk ]

/ ˈdʌb əlˈbæŋk /

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verb (used with object) Nautical.

to have two rowers pull (each of a number of oars).

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

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

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Origin of double-bank

First recorded in 1825–35

Words nearby double-bank

double agent, double altar, double-aspect theory, double ax, double back, double-bank, double bar, double-barreled, double-barrelled, double bass, double bassoon

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.
Sporting Society, Vol. II (of 2)|Various

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

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

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