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double-skin
double-space
double spread
double standard
double star
double steal
double-stop
double tackle
double take
double takeout
double talk
double taxation
double-team
double teeth
double time
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double-tonguing
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double take
dou·ble take (plural dou·ble takes)


noun 
Definition:
 
delayed reaction of surprise: a reaction of surprise or astonishment after an initial hesitation
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