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Definition of Duplex

1. Adjective. (used technically of a device or process) having two parts. "A duplex transaction"

2. Verb. Change into a duplex.

3. Noun. A house with two units sharing a common wall.

4. Adjective. Allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously. "Duplex telephony"

5. Noun. An apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase.

Definition of Duplex

1. a. Double; twofold.

2. v. t. To arrange, as a telegraph line, so that two messages may be transmitted simultaneously; to equip with a duplex telegraphic outfit.

Definition of Duplex

1. Adjective. double, made up of two parts ¹

2. Adjective. two direction (electronical signaling) ¹

3. Noun. house made up of two dwelling units ¹

4. Noun. (philately) a cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting. ¹

5. Noun. (juggling) throwing motion where two balls are thrown with one hand at the same time. ¹

6. Verb. To make duplex. ¹

7. Verb. To make into a duplex. ¹

8. Verb. (qualifier jugging) To make a series of duplex throws. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Duplex

1. to make duple [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: duple

Medical Definition of Duplex

1. Duplex escapement, a peculiar kind of watch escapement, in which the scape-wheel has two sets of teeth. Duplex lathe, one for turning off, screwing, and surfacing, by means of two cutting tools, on opposite sides of the piece operated upon. Duplex pumping engine, a steam pump in which two steam cylinders are placed side by side, one operating the valves of the other. Duplex querela; Latin; double complaint. A complaint in the nature of an appeal from the ordinary to his immediate superior, as from a bishop to an archbishop. Duplex telegraphy, a system of telegraphy for sending two messages over the same wire simultaneously. Duplex watch, one with a duplex escapement. Alternative forms: double, twofold. Origin: L, fr. Duo two + plicare to fold. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Duplex

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