doublet
ˈdʌblɪt
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Definition of doublet - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
pairingpair of similar items linked as a single unit
  • The doublet of quarks is fundamental in particle physics..
couplet pair
2.
historical jacketman's close-fitting jacket worn in Europe in the 14th to 17th centuries
  • He wore a richly embroidered doublet at the Renaissance fair..
jerkin tunic
3.
gemologyTECH.imitation gem made of two fused piecesTECH.
  • The jeweler examined the doublet under the magnifying glass.
4.
gamesRaretwo dice showing the same number of spotsRare
  • He rolled a doublet and won the game.
match pair
5.
board gameRaregame similar to backgammonRare
  • They played doublet all evening.
dice game
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Images of doublet

  • doublet: man's close-fitting jacket worn in Europe in the 14th to 17th centuries
    man's close-fitting jacket worn in Europe in the 14th to 17th centuries
  • doublet: imitation gem made of two fused pieces
    imitation gem made of two fused pieces
  • doublet: two dice showing the same number of spots
    two dice showing the same number of spots
  • doublet: game similar to backgammon
    game similar to backgammon
  • doublet: dipole antenna
    dipole antenna
  • doublet: word or phrase set twice by mistake
    word or phrase set twice by mistake

Origin of doublet

Latin, duplus (double)

Terms with doublet included in their meaning

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historical fashion
ornamental garment worn under a doublet

Examples of doublet in a sentence

  • She wore a doublet of pearls around her neck.
  • The museum displayed a 16th-century doublet.
  • He bought a doublet for the historical reenactment.
  • The museum displayed a doublet as part of the exhibit.
  • She was disappointed to find the ring contained a doublet.
  • The board game requires a doublet to start.

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  1. French:doublet, pourpoint, ...
  2. German:Duplett, Wams, ...
  3. Italian:doppietta, farsetto, ...
  4. Spanish:par, casaca, ...
  5. Portuguese:par, gibão, ...
  6. Chinese:双联, 紧身上衣, ...
  7. Japanese:ダブレット, 詰め襟の上着, ...
  8. Arabic:مُزْدَوَج, صَدْرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:דַאבְּלֶט, דּוּבְלֶט, ...
  10. Russian:дублет, камзол, ...
  11. Ukrainian:подвійний, камзол, ...
  12. Hindi:युग्म, डबल्ट, ...

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