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11twofold — two|fold1 [ tu,fould ] or two ,fold adjective 1. ) twice as much, or twice as many: a twofold increase in cases of meningitis 2. ) consisting of two parts: Our aim is twofold. twofold two|fold 2 [ tu,fould ] or two ,fold adverb by twice the… …
12twofold — adjective 1 two times as much or as many of something: a twofold increase in the incidence of TB 2 having two important parts: The reasons for the collapse are twofold. twofold adverb …
13twofold [ˈtuːˌfəʊld] — adj 1) twice as much, or twice as many a twofold increase in the amount of traffic[/ex] 2) consisting of two parts The aim of the campaign is twofold.[/ex] twofold adv …
14twofold — [[t]tu͟ːfoʊld[/t]] also two fold ADJ You can use twofold to introduce a topic that has two equally important parts. [FORMAL] The purpose of the ambassador s visit is twofold to step up pressure on the invaders to withdraw peacefully, and to… …
15twofold purchase — noun or twofold tackle : a tackle of two double blocks with the standing part of the rope fast to the block from which the hauling part comes the twofold purchase … is commonly used for hoisting boats Manual of Seamanship * * * Mach., Mech. a… …
16twofold — adjective Date: 13th century 1. having two parts or aspects 2. being twice as great or as many • twofold adverb …
17twofold — twofoldness, n. adj. /tooh fohld /; adv. /tooh fohld /, adj. 1. having two elements or parts. 2. twice as great or as much; double. adv. 3. in twofold measure; doubly. [1125 75; ME; see TWO, FOLD] * * * …
18twofold — adv. Twofold is used with these verbs: ↑increase …
19twofold — two•fold adj. [[t]ˈtuˌfoʊld[/t]] adv. [[t] ˈfoʊld[/t]] adj. 1) having two elements or parts 2) twice as great or as much; double 3) in twofold measure; doubly • Etymology: 1125–75 two′fold ness, n …
20twofold — /ˈtufoʊld/ (say toohfohld) adjective 1. having two elements or parts. 2. twice as great or as much; double. –adverb 3. in twofold measure; doubly. {two + fold} …
