Duplex
Duplex , adjective
[Latin, from duo two + plicare to fold. See Two, and Complex.]
1.
Double; twofold.
2.
(Computers) organized so that data may be transmitted in two opposite directions over the same channel; -- of communications channels, such as data transfer lines between computers.
Collocations (8)
Duplex escapement , a peculiar kind of watch escapement, in which the scape-wheel has two sets of teeth. See Escapement.
Duplex lathe , one for turning off, screwing, and surfacing, by means of two cutting tools, on opposite sides of the piece operated upon.
Duplex pumping engine , a steam pump in which two steam cylinders are placed side by side, one operating the valves of the other.
Duplex querela (Ecclesiastical Law) , a complaint in the nature of an appeal from the ordinary to his immediate superior, as from a bishop to an archbishop. — Mozley & W
Duplex telegraphy , a system of telegraphy for sending two messages over the same wire simultaneously.
Duplex watch , one with a duplex escapement.
half duplex (Computers) , (a) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions, but only in one direction at a time; -- of communications channels between computers; contrasted with full duplex(a). (b) arranged so that the information transmitted to the remote computer also appears on the local terminal; -- of communications channels between computers; contrasted with full duplex(b).
full duplex (Computers) , (a) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; -- of communications channels between computers; contrasted with half duplex(a). (b) arranged so that the information transmitted to the remote computer does not appear on the local terminal; -- of communications channels between computers; contrasted with half duplex(b).
Duplex , transitive verb
[See Duplex, a.]
(Telegraphy) To arrange, as a telegraph line, so that two messages may be transmitted simultaneously; to equip with a duplex telegraphic outfit.
duplex , noun
[See Duplex, a.]
1.
something which is duplex; -- used mostly in reference to a living unit, such as an apartment, in a building having two similar living units.
2.