"double-ended" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} double-ended (not comparable)
  1. Having two ends. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-double-ended-en-adj-Xt7WESIF
  2. (rail transport, of a train) Having a locomotive at each end. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-double-ended-en-adj-9V4ao7Yr Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
  3. (rail transport, of a multiple unit, or diesel or electric locomotive) Having a driving cab at each end. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-double-ended-en-adj-r4SiBQkt Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
  4. (rail transport, of a train or multiple unit) Having a driver at each end. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-double-ended-en-adj-DEhSEoWQ Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Derived forms: double-ended dildo Related terms (rail transport: having a driver at each end): step back
Disambiguation of 'rail transport: having a driver at each end': 6 30 28 36

Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} double-ended
  1. simple past and past participle of double-end Tags: form-of, participle, past Form of: double-end
    Sense id: en-double-ended-en-verb-8WCX9Oyj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 4 14 13 13 56

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