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Topic: Science

double

IPA: /ˈdʌbəl/

KK: /ˈdʌbəl/

adjective

Definition: Having two parts or elements; designed for two people or things.

Example: They booked a double room for their stay at the hotel.

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase in amount or number by two times; to become twice as much.

Example: The company's profits doubled last year.

noun

Definition: A person who replaces another in a performance, especially in scenes that require special skills, like stunts or specific appearances.

Example: The actor used a stunt double for the dangerous scenes in the movie.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something twice as much or to increase it by a factor of two.

Example: She decided to double the recipe to serve more guests.

doubleton

IPA: /ˈdʌbəlˌtən/

KK: /ˈdʌbəlˌtən/

noun

Definition: A pair of cards in a card game that are the only ones of their suit in a player's hand.

Example: In bridge, having a doubleton can be a strategic advantage during play.

douser

IPA: //ˈdaʊsər//

KK: /ˈdaʊsər/

noun

Definition: A person who uses a special tool, often a forked stick, to find water or minerals underground.

Example: The douser walked through the field, searching for a water source with his dowsing rod.

dovetailing

IPA: /ˈdoʊvˌteɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdoʊvˌteɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A situation where different things fit together well or are combined smoothly.

Example: The dovetailing of their ideas led to a successful project.

verb

Definition: To fit together tightly or to combine different elements in a harmonious way.

Example: The two plans are dovetailing nicely, creating a comprehensive strategy for the project.

downdraft

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌdræft/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌdræft/

noun

Definition: A strong current of air that moves downward, often occurring during storms or in certain weather conditions.

Example: The downdraft caused the leaves to swirl around the garden.

downforce

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌfɔːrs/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌfɔrs/

noun

Definition: A force that pushes down on an object, often created by the shape of a vehicle or wing, helping it stay on the ground or improve stability.

Example: The race car's design included a large rear spoiler to increase downforce and enhance grip on the track.

downhole

IPA: /ˈdaʊnhoʊl/

KK: /ˈdaʊnhoʊl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to activities or equipment that take place in the drilled part of an oil well, either below the surface of the ground or underwater.

Example: The engineers installed downhole sensors to monitor the temperature and pressure in the well.

downstream

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌstriːm/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌstriːm/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the direction or area that is closer to the end of a stream or river, or to the later stages of a process, especially in industrial contexts.

Example: The factory is located downstream from the river, which helps in the disposal of waste.

adverb

Definition: In the direction of the flow of a stream or river, typically towards where the water ends up.

Example: The fish swim downstream to find food and avoid predators.

downwarp

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌwɑrp/

KK: /daʊnˌwɑrp/

noun

Definition: A part of the Earth's crust that curves or bends downwards.

Example: The geologist studied the downwarp to understand the geological history of the area.

downwash

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌwɒʃ/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌwɑʃ/

noun

Definition: The downward movement of air caused by the action of a propeller or jet, often seen with helicopters or airplanes.

Example: The helicopter's downwash created a strong breeze on the ground.

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