doubling

[duhb-ling]

noun

Nautical.

1. the part of the upper or lower end of one spar of a mast that is overlapped by another spar above or below it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of doubling¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; double, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She added that in "doubling down" in her attempt to seek permission to appeal the judge's ruling allowing the group to challenge the ban, the home secretary was "trying to avoid scrutiny of her decision".

From BBC

He is both deflecting attention from his Epstein association and doubling down on his strong-arm tactics to break all resistance to his regime.

From Salon

A Sark shop worker says she will have to turn off some of the store's freezers due to electricity prices almost doubling.

From BBC

A recent survey conducted by Strength in Numbers and Verasight found that Democrats now lead Republicans by eight points, 49% to 41%, doubling their advantage from the previous poll in mid-July.

From Salon

A third winner in South Dakota also matched five numbers, plus the Power Play option for $1 more, doubling the prize to $2 million.

From Los Angeles Times

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