double-ended
adj1
Having two ends.
- This double-ended arrow appears to point in two directions.
- We created a computer version of the card game using a double-ended queue.
1 more example
- 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.1960 February, A. S. Gillitt, “The operation and maintenance of Belgian main line diesels”, in Trains Illustrated, page 87:
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Rail transport, Railways, Transport Of a train Having a locomotive at each end.
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Rail transport, Railways, Transport Of a multiple unit Having a driving cab at each end.
Or diesel or electric locomotive
- 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.1961 May, B. A. Haresnape, “Design on the railway: Part Three”, in Trains Illustrated, page 303:
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Rail transport, Railways, Transport Having a driver at each end.
Of a train or multiple unit
- Derived terms
- double-ended dildo
- Related terms
- step back