double-bank
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
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How to use double-bank in a sentence
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. GoodwinAfter the men had had half an hour's rest Mr. Ryan told them to take their seats and double bank the oars.
Maori and Settler | G. A. HentyHe was surprised to find a double bank of keys, and an octave and a half of pedals, which is very uncommon in country organs.
Corleone | F. Marion CrawfordThe dangerous brook and the double bank are passed, and the gallant gray who has set the field has shot his bolt.
Sporting Society, Vol. II (of 2) | VariousA double bank of earth, now all overgrown with trees and shrubs, not unlike the outlines of ancient British and Roman encampments.
Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) | William Delisle Hay
British Dictionary definitions for double-bank
Australian and NZ informal to carry a second person on (a horse, bicycle, etc): Also: dub
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