Double Time (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the fastest rate of marching troops, a slow jog in which 180 paces, each of 3 feet (0.9 meters), are taken in a minute.
  2. a slow run by troops in step.
  3. a rate of overtime pay that is twice the regular wage rate.
verb (used with object), dou·ble-timed, dou·ble-tim·ing.
  1. to cause to move in double time: Double-time the troops to the mess hall.
verb (used without object), dou·ble-timed, dou·ble-tim·ing.
  1. to move in double time.
noun
  1. a doubled wage rate, paid for working on public holidays, etc
  2. music
    • a time twice as fast as an earlier section
    • two beats per bar
  3. a slow running pace, keeping in step
  4. a fast march of 180 paces to the minute
verb double-time
  1. to move or cause to move in double time
Double Time (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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