to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
double-edged (e.g. sword blade); double-beveled (e.g. kitchen knife); double-edged blade
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
such ... as; or some such
forum (in an ancient Roman city); form; shape
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
two (long cylindrical things)
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
dull; slow; stupid; dull-brained
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
trough; gutter; water pipe; coulisse (of a sword blade)
waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane
clearly; brightly; cleanly; purely
decision; judgment; resolution
strength; power; proficiency; ability
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
make; manufacture; -made; made of ...; made in ...
guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat); visor; brim (of a pot); flange
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
design; idea; conception; plan
to become coarse (e.g. of a texture); to turn rough; to turn gritty; to become sandy
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
unsigned; without a signature
brocade; fine dress; fine clothes
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)