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Double Wood: Any two pins such that one is directly behind the other; i.e., the 2-8; 3-9; 1-5. Same as barmaid.

Double-Entry Accounting: A system of recording transactions in a way that maintains the equality of the accounting equation.

Double-Entry Book-Keeping: A system which accounts for every aspect of a transaction - where it came from and where it went to. This from and to aspect of a transaction (called crediting and debiting) is what the term . . . View Full Definition

Double-Dip Lease: An accounting methodology in which depreciation is accelerated to twice the rate of annual depreciation by the straight-line method.

Double-Declining-Balance Depreciation Method (DDB): Method of accelerated depreciation.

Double-Declining-Balance Depreciation: Describes backing of the principal and interest of a smaller municipal revenue bond the large municipal entity.

Double-Jump: In certain platform games, you can perform a second jump after the first while in mid-air, allowing you to reach high platforms.

Double-Stop: Playing two notes simultaneously on a string instrument.

Doublet: In linguistics, a pair of words that derive from the same etymon, but since they were adapted at different times or by different routes, take on two different meanings. For instance, the Mod . . . View Full Definition

Fairway Wood: (also 'fairway metal') a wood other than the driver or 1 wood (more commonly made of metal rather than wood nowdays)