Dual-barreled: meaning, definitions and examples
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dual-barreled
[ ˈduːəlˈbærəld ]
weapon
Having two barrels, especially in reference to a firearm.
Synonyms
double-barreled, twin-barreled, two-barreled
Examples of usage
- The hunter aimed his dual-barreled shotgun at the target.
- The police officer carried a dual-barreled pistol for extra protection.
Translations
Translations of the word "dual-barreled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de cano duplo
🇮🇳 दोहरी-बैरल
🇩🇪 doppelläufig
🇮🇩 berlaras ganda
🇺🇦 з двома стволами
🇵🇱 dwulufowy
🇯🇵 二重銃身の
🇫🇷 à double canon
🇪🇸 de doble cañón
🇹🇷 çift namlulu
🇰🇷 이중 총신의
🇸🇦 مزدوج البرميل
🇨🇿 dvouhlavňový
🇸🇰 dvojhlavňový
🇨🇳 双管的
🇸🇮 dvojna cev
🇮🇸 tvíbyssu
🇰🇿 екі ұңғылы
🇬🇪 ორმალიანი
🇦🇿 ikili lüləli
🇲🇽 de doble cañón
Word origin
The term 'dual-barreled' originated in the 19th century to describe firearms with two barrels, allowing for two shots to be fired in quick succession. The design was popularized for its increased firepower and efficiency in hunting and combat situations. Over time, the term has been adapted to refer to any object or concept that features two parallel or corresponding components.