Definitions for double-time

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double-time dou·ble-time

Spelling: [duhb-uh l-tahym]

IPA: /ˈdʌb əlˌtaɪm/

Double-Time is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 512 anagrams from letters in double-time (-bdeeilmotu).

Definitions for double-time

noun

1. U.S. Army. the fastest rate of marching troops, a slow jog in which 180 paces, each of 3 feet (0.9 meters), are taken in a minute.
2. a slow run by troops in step.
3. a rate of overtime pay that is twice the regular wage rate.

verb (used with object)

1. to cause to move in double time:

verb (used without object)

1. to move in double-time.

Origin of double-time

First recorded in 1850-55

Examples for double-time

Out the companies would rush at double-time, amid swearing and sweat.

At the command down, the double-time position for the arms and hands is resumed.

Always does his time, his time-and-a-half and his double-time over time.