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• double stop
  double stop

  noun

  two or more notes bowed simultaneously on a stringed instrument, as the violin.
• double-stop
  double-stop

  verb (used with object)

  to play a double stop on (a stringed instrument).

double stop

¹ American  

noun

Music.

1. two or more notes bowed simultaneously on a stringed instrument, as the violin.

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double-stop ² American  

[duhb-uhl-stop] / ˈdʌb əlˈstɒp /

verb (used with object)

double-stopped, double-stopping

1. to play a double stop on (a stringed instrument).

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verb (used without object)

double-stopped, double-stopping

1. to play a double stop.

double-stop British  

verb

1. to play (two notes or parts) simultaneously on a violin or related instrument by drawing the bow over two strings

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Etymology

Origin of double stop¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Origin of double-stop²

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

This game was full on from start to finish, but it was the double stop by Pickford to deny McBurnie at the end which gave the Toffees a much-needed point.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2023

Then, in a frantic finish, Reece James smashed a shot against the post before Livaković made a stunning double stop to deny Mason Mount then Hakim Ziyech.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022

The Lions goalkeeper thwarted Fulham with a double stop just after the restart, diving low to parry Mitrovic's drive and recovering quickly to block the follow-up from Carvalho.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2021

The final measure, a violinist’s harmonious double stop, suggests eventual agreement.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2019

In the 73rd, Nikufo sprang Sanna Nyassi on a break, which Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson had to double stop.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2010