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double-time

double time

 
noun
1.
U.S. Army. the fastest rate of marching troops, a slow jog in which 180 paces, each of 3 feet (0.9 meters), are taken in a minute.
2.
a slow run by troops in step.
3.
a rate of overtime pay that is twice the regular wage rate.
Origin:
1850–55

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dou·ble-time

   [duhb-uhl-tahym] verb, -timed, -tim·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to cause to move in double time: Double-time the troops to the mess hall.
verb (used without object)
2.
to move in double-time.
Origin:
1850–55
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