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Webster 1913 Edition


Double-ender

Dou′ble-end′er

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Noun.
(a)
(Naut.)
A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end.
(b)
(Railroad)
A locomotive with pilot at each end.
Knight.

Definition 2024


double-ender

double-ender

English

Noun

double-ender (plural double-enders)

  1. (nautical) A vessel capable of moving both forwards and backwards, having bow and rudder at each end.
  2. A locomotive with pilot at each end.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Knight to this entry?)
  3. A **** designed for penetration by two people simultaneously.