two-tone
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See also: 2 Tone
English[edit]
Adjective[edit]
two-tone (not comparable)
- Having two colours or shades.
- 2024 January 10, Howard Johnston, “The demise of the 'Deltics'”, in RAIL, number 1000, page 45:
- The final outshopping was 55002, which had arrived on October 14 [1980] for a two-month repair, with the usual worksheet taped to its bodyside stating "to be repainted in two-tone green".
- Giving two different sounds, either alternately or simultaneously.
- a two-tone horn
- 1962 December, “The Oxted Line diesel-electric multiple-units”, in Modern Railways, page 383:
- The drivers' cabs are fitted with the latest equipment, including a loudaphone, electric demisters and two-tone horns; provision is made for the fitting of A.W.S. equipment when available.
- 1982 August 14, Mary Ann Peacott, Liz Nania, “BT's In Boston”, in Gay Community News, volume 10, number 5, page 12:
- The band's funky two-tone sound and infectious energy makes their music enjoyable and their lyrical messages accessible.
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
having two colours / shades — see bicolour