double–barreled

adjective dou·ble–bar·reled \-rəld\

of a gun : having two tubes (called barrels) that bullets or pellets are shot through

: having two parts or purposes

Full Definition of DOUBLE-BARRELED

of a firearm : having two barrels mounted side by side or one beneath the other

: twofold; especially : having a double purpose <asked a double–barreled question>

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1709

Synonyms: binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, duplex, twin, twofold

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