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

Very much from the unorthodox - or lucky - variety was the double stop to repel McTominay.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023

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 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