Meaning of double-barreled in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   double-barreled

   Definitions

   1. having two purposes

   Examples

   • « twofold »
   • « our double-barreled desire to make things profitable as well as attractive- Louis Kronenbergers »

   Synonyms

   • ambiguous

2. Qualitative Adjective

   double-barreled

   Definitions

   1. having two barrels mounted side by side

   Examples

   • « a double-barreled shotgun »

   Antonyms

   • single-barreled
   • single-barrelled