reˈdoubler
[f. redouble v.1 or v.2 + -er1.]
1. One who redoubles. rare.
1611 Cotgr., Redoubleur, a redoubler. 1959 T. Reese Bridge Player's Dict. 182 At the slam level the odds in favor of the redoubler are better yet. |
2. A machine for redoubling yarn.
1884 M{supc}Laren Spinning 241 It is only necessary to put from six to twelve turns per yard into the yarn. The best frame for doing this is Messrs. Boyd's redoubler. |