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double-banked

adjective
\-aiŋ-\

Definition of double-banked 

1a of a rowboat : having two banks of rowers sitting side by side

b of an oar : manned by two rowers

2 : having two tiers the bireme was a double-banked galley a double-banked frigate a double-banked organ

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