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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

double deal en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. An instance of double dealing.

Forms

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double-deal alternative lexicographic
double deals Number=Plur lexicographic

double deal en · VERB

Meanings

  1. To deal the top and bottom cards from a deck to a confederate in a card game as if they were one card.
    • Barely looking up from his smooth hands and the cards they held, the gambler said, “You're not a good enough cardplayer I'd have to double deal you." 2003, Bill Brooks, Law for Hire, page 102:
  2. To cheat by trickery.

Forms

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double dealing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
double deals Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
double-deal alternative lexicographic
double dealt Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
double dealt Tense=Past lexicographic

Deriveds

double-dealer