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double-action

double-action is the alternative form of double action.

double-action is the alternative spelling of double action.

Meaning of double action

Adjective

double action (not comparable)

  1. Requiring only a trigger pull to both cock and fire.

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Forms of double-action

pluraldouble-actions

Questions about double-action

What is double-action the alternative form of?
Double-action is the alternative form of double action.

Words near double-action in the dictionary

  1. double yellow lines
  2. double yellows
  3. double-
  4. double-A
  5. double-acting
  6. double-action
  7. double-actions
  8. double-bagger
  9. double-baggers
  10. double-banded courser
  11. double-banded coursers

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