double stop

¹

noun

, Music.

1. two or more notes bowed simultaneously on a stringed instrument, as the violin.

double-stop

²

[ duhb-uhl-stop ]

verb (used with object)

, dou·ble-stopped, dou·ble-stop·ping.

1. to play a double stop on (a stringed instrument).

verb (used without object)

, dou·ble-stopped, dou·ble-stop·ping.

1. to play a double stop.

double-stop

verb

1. to play (two notes or parts) simultaneously on a violin or related instrument by drawing the bow over two strings

Word History and Origins

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

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

The Lions goalkeeper thwarted Fulham with a double stop just after the restart, diving low to parry Mitrovic's drive and recovering quickly to block the follow-up from Carvalho.

From BBC

Berline moved to Guthrie in 1995 and opened the Double Stop Fiddle Shop & Music Hall, which was destroyed by a fire in 2019.

From Seattle Times

“Is it better to do a double stop?” asked Pete Rander, president of Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle company in which Ford has invested heavily.

From Washington Times