Meaning of double bubble | Babel Free
Definitions
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The presence of two air-filled bubbles in the abdomen, often indicating various pathological conditions. countable, uncountable
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A fuselage formed from two conjoined hulls. countable, uncountable
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Overtime paid at twice the normal rate. countable, slang, uncountable
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A certain meeting of spherical surfaces, relevant to the double bubble conjecture. countable, uncountable
Examples
“I feel you, man. But if you don't want the overtime, I'll work a double-bubble for you. Cool?”
“He had been on leave, but when his supervisor had called him at home and offered him 'double-bubble' overtime to cover a colleague who had gone sick, he had been unable to refuse.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.