"Double-breasted" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A double-breasted coat or jacket is a type of garment that has two rows of buttons in the front, with the top buttonholes and buttons usually being faux (i.e., decorative only). The coat or jacket is designed to have a wider span across the chest than a single-breasted coat or jacket, and it is often associated with formal wear, particularly in business and traditional dress. The term "double-breasted" can also be used to describe a person who has a wide or deep chest, often in a humorous or flattering way.
Douar is a French word that refers to a small village or hamlet in rural areas. It is often used to describe a small, isolated community or a secluded settlement, typically found in the countryside or mountains.
The Douay-Rheims Bible is a Catholic Bible translation from Latin to English, published in two stages in 1582 and 1609. It was the first English-language Catholic Bible to be translated from the original Hebrew and Greek texts, rather than from a Latin Vulgate text. The translation is characterized by its formal equivalence approach, which seeks to convey the literal meaning of the original texts while using natural and fluent English. The Douay-Rheims Bible is still widely used and respected today, particularly among traditionalist Catholics.
A double-barrelled question or statement is one that asks two questions at once, requiring two separate answers. It is a rhetorical device used to create ambiguity or to challenge the listener to respond to both parts of the question. In a broader sense, double-barrelled can also refer to anything that has two distinct or opposing aspects, such as a double-barrelled surname, which is a surname that is hyphenated, with two separate surnames combined, such as Smith-Jones.
The double-bass, also known as the upright bass or acoustic bass, is a stringed musical instrument played by plucking or bowing. It is the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the standard classical string quartet and is widely used in various genres of music, including classical, jazz, and popular music.
The phrase "double-booked" is an idiomatic expression that means to schedule two or more appointments, meetings, or events at the same time, which can cause a conflict or inconvenience. It is often used to describe a situation where someone has made a mistake in their scheduling, or where two different events or appointments have been scheduled at the same time.
The phrase "double-crossed" is a idiomatic expression that means to betray or deceive someone, often in a serious or humiliating way, by aiding or cooperating with someone who was supposed to be an enemy or rival. It implies a sense of treachery or deceit, and can have severe consequences.
Double-dealing refers to someone's dishonest or deceitful behavior, typically in a business or negotiations, where they pretend to have a person's or organization's best interests at heart while making secret deals or betraying their trust.
A double-decker is a vehicle or structure with two levels or decks, typically found in buses, trucks, or buildings. In the context of buses, a double-decker bus is a type of bus that has two levels of seating, allowing more passengers to be carried than a single-decker bus. The upper deck is usually reached by stairs or a lift.
Double-deckers refer to a type of bus that has two levels, with the upper level typically used for seating and the lower level used for cargo, passengers, or a combination of both. In the UK, double-decker buses are a common mode of public transportation, known for their iconic and accessible design.
A double-digit number is a number that has two digits, such as 10, 11, 12, and so on, up to 99.
A double-dip refers to a recession that follows a brief period of economic growth, causing a second economic downturn.
Double-dutch refers to a type of playground game where two or more players form two circles and swing a ball on a rope, typically a long piece of cloth or rope, while jumping up and down to propel the ball. It is a popular children's game often played in schools and backyards, and requires coordination, timing, and teamwork to play effectively.