dúbail1, v.t. (pres. -blaíonn, vn. ~t).Double. 1. Uimhir a dhúbailt, to double a number. Geall a dhúbailt, to double a bet. Dhúbail sé an cruatan orthu, it increased their hardship. Dhúblódh sé siúl leat, he would double your speed. 2. Mus:Nóta a dhúbailt, to double a note. 3. Bend over, fold. Páipéar, éadach, a dhúbailt (ar a chéile), to fold a paper, a cloth, in two.
dúbailt, f. (gs. ~e).1. vn. of dúbail1. 2. Double. Rud ar a dhúbailt, sth. twice over, two-fold. Fuair sé ~ airgid, he got twice as much money. Tá (an) ~ agat liom, you have twice as much as I have. ~ nó cothrom, double or quits. 3. Duplication (of services, etc.). (Var:dúbail2f)