double-quick

English

Noun

double-quick (plural double-quicks)

The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.

Synonyms

(shortening) the double

Translations

cadence

Dutch: looppas (nl) m

Verb

double-quick (third-person singular simple present double-quicks, present participle double-quicking, simple past and past participle double-quicked)

(intransitive) To double-time, march (or rather run) at the above speedy pace.

Adverb

double-quick (not comparable)

Very quickly; at once; on the double.