Definitions for redoubles

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redoubles re·dou·ble

Spelling: [ree-duhb-uh l]

IPA: /riˈdʌb əl/

Redoubles is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 466 anagrams from letters in redoubles (bdeelorsu).

Definitions for redoubles

noun

1. Bridge. the act of doubling one's opponent's double.
2. Fencing. an attack in a line other than that of the previous attack, made after the failure of the opponent to follow his or her parry of the previous attack with a riposte.

verb (used with object)

1. to double; make twice as great:
2. to echo or reecho.
3. Bridge. to double the double of (an opponent).
4. to go back over:
5. Archaic. to repeat.

verb (used without object)

1. to be doubled; become twice as great.
2. to be echoed; resound.
3. Bridge. to double the double of an opponent.

Origin of redoubles

From the Middle French word redoubler, dating back to 1470-80. See re-, double

Examples for redoubles

Determination to win made Madge and Phil redouble their efforts.

As we stand united with their families, let us now redouble our own efforts to carry their work forward.

Yet with them grew my sense of need to redouble a lover's diligence.

On the contrary, he seemed to redouble his efforts to mortify his son.

These changes at home initially make him redouble the repression of his family.

Fourth, international efforts in support of a peace process must redouble.

To redouble the certainty of their truth every time one thinks of them.

NBC was right to clarify its policies and redouble its efforts to make sure they are followed.

Lieutenant Abbot, on the other hand, appeared to redouble his deep interest.

“Now we will redouble our efforts as more Afghans rally to our cause to fight the remaining invaders,” he adds.