Double Meanings
Instructions: Identify words that have two very different meanings — one word, two definitions!
- 1.
Which word can mean both 'the outer covering of a tree' and 'the sound a dog makes'?
ATrunkBBarkCLeafDHowl - 2.
Which word can mean both 'a flying mammal' and 'a piece of sports equipment used in baseball'?
AFlyBStickCBatDClub - 3.
Which word can mean both 'a financial institution' and 'the side of a river'?
ABankBShoreCCreekDFund - 4.
Which word can mean both 'a device to tell time' and 'to observe or guard'?
AWatchBGuardCTimerDClock - 5.
Which word can mean both 'a stringed instrument' and 'a graceful curve'?
ALyreBBowCArchDHarp - 6.
Which word can mean both 'a container for liquids' and 'to throw something forcefully'?
APitcherBTossCJugDBottle - 7.
Which word can mean both 'the organ of sight' and 'the center of a storm'?
AEyeBPupilCCoreDIris - 8.
Which word can mean both 'a royal staff' and 'a playing card suit in some games'?
AAceBCrownCClubDScepter - 9.
Which word can mean both 'a type of fish' and 'a low, deep sound'?
ADrumBTroutCCarpDBass - 10.
Which word can mean both 'a writing instrument' and 'an enclosure for animals'?
AQuillBCageCMarkerDPen - 11.
Which word can mean both 'a heavenly body' and 'a famous performer'?
AStarBMoonCIconDSun - 12.
Which word can mean both 'a baby bear' and 'a young member of the Scouts'?
AJoeyBKitCCubDPup - 13.
Which word can mean both 'to press clothes smooth' and 'a type of metal'?
AIronBSteelCSmoothDPress - 14.
Which word can mean both 'a unit of weight' and 'to hit repeatedly'?
AStrikeBTonCPoundDOunce - 15.
Which word can mean both 'a type of tree' and 'the flat inner surface of your hand'?
APineBOakCPalmDElm
Answer Key
'Bark' refers to both the protective outer layer of a tree and the sharp cry of a dog.
'Bat' is both a nocturnal flying mammal and a wooden club used to hit a baseball.
'Bank' refers to both a place where money is kept and the sloping land beside a river.
'Watch' is both a timepiece worn on the wrist and the act of observing carefully.
'Bow' can refer to a weapon/instrument accessory and also a decorative curve or knot.
'Pitcher' is both a container for pouring drinks and the player who throws the ball in baseball.
'Eye' refers to the organ we see with and also the calm center of a hurricane.
'Club' is both a suit in a deck of cards and a heavy stick or organization.
'Bass' refers to both a freshwater fish and the lowest range of musical sound.
'Pen' is both a tool for writing with ink and a small enclosure for farm animals.
'Star' refers to both a luminous celestial body and a celebrated person in entertainment.
'Cub' is the name for a young bear or lion, and also a junior Scout.
'Iron' is both a metallic element and an appliance used to press wrinkles out of clothing.
'Pound' is a unit of weight (16 ounces) and also means to strike heavily and repeatedly.
'Palm' refers to both a tropical tree and the inner surface of the hand.