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单词 double-bank
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double-bank

[ duhb-uhl-bangk ]
/ ˈdʌb əlˈbæŋk /

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.

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
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Example sentences from the Web for double-bank

  • 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

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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