Meaning

Having two ends..

Definitions by Sense

1. Having two ends.
2. (rail transport, of a train) Having a locomotive at each end.
3. (rail transport, of a multiple unit, or diesel or electric locomotive) Having a driving cab at each end.
4. (rail transport, of a train or multiple unit) Having a driver at each end.
5. simple past and past participle of double-end

Example Sentences

This double-ended arrow appears to point in two directions.

We created a computer version of the card game using a double-ended queue.

Now it consists of a large double-ended straight shed, divided across the middle by workshops and offices; one end is concerned solely with steam locomotives and the other with diesel locomotives and railcars.

British locomotives, like most European ones, are double-ended, general purpose machines, intended to be suitable for a variety of duties, and on occasion to work in multiple with each other.

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When Should You Use Double-ended?

Use double-ended when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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