double star

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Synonyms: double tap, double stud, double bar, double stop, double seal, double steal, double stars, double sugar, double stack, double seat, double stain

Antonyms: double tap, double stud, double bar, double stop, double seal, double steal, double stars, double sugar, double stack, double seat, double stain

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|star}} Two stars which form a [[stellar]] [[system]], such that they [[orbit]] the point of [[equilibrium]] of their [[gravitational field]]s; a [[binary star]].
2. {{lb|en|star}} Two stars that appear to be one when seen with the [[naked eye]], either because they [[orbit]] one another ([[binary star]]s) or happen to be in the same [[line of sight]] even though they are [[separate]]d by a [[great]] [[distance]] ([[optical double|optical binaries]]).

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