double-barrelled
US double-barreled
(of a gun) having two barrels
extremely forceful or vehement
British (of a surname) having hyphenated parts
serving two purposes; ambiguous: a double-barrelled remark
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How to use double-barrelled in a sentence
In the evening, crossed the glassy bay and motored to pay a double-barrelled visit to the Military and Civil Governors.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 | Ian HamiltonNat himself intended to carry only his sword, and a double-barrelled pistol in his belt.
A Roving Commission | G. A. HentyThis was the sportsman's double-barrelled gun, leant there against a tree.
Wood Magic | Richard JefferiesHe usually carried a double-barrelled gun over his shoulder, and a powder-horn and bullet-bag were slung round his neck.
Martin Rattler | R.M. BallantyneTwo could be the same thing, provided the man was using a double barrelled shotgun, such as is used in hunting birds.
The Ranger Boys and the Border Smugglers | Claude A. Labelle
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