double vertical line

Definitions

1. 1

   The typographical character ‖

   The typographical character ‖; a symbol composed of two closely spaced line-height vertical lines.

   • The whole tone unit stands between a double vertical line (double bars) ||.
2. 2

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double, vertical, line.

   • The ǁGana people (800 speakers—the double vertical line denotes a click sound) of Botswana have no generic word for living things, nor do they recognize a plant versus animal distinction.
   • In addition, Leibniz drew a double vertical line from line 36 to 37 (from “solidum est” to “Mechanice”[)].

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