Double-surfaced

Double-surfaced
Double-surfaced Dou"ble-sur"faced, a. Having two surfaces; -- said specif. of a["e]roplane wings or a["e]rocurves which are covered on both sides with fabric, etc., thus completely inclosing their frames. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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