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binocular	(usu. pl.) a magnifying optical instrument used with both eyes at once, such as field glasses or opera glasses. [1/2 definitions]
double-stop	to produce two notes simultaneously on a stringed instrument, such as the violin, by drawing the bow across two strings at once. [1/2 definitions]
instantly	at once; without delay; immediately.
on the spot	at once; immediately. [1/2 definitions]
outright	immediately or all at once. [1/5 definitions]
pace¹	the forward movement of a horse as it raises both hooves on the same side at once. [2/12 definitions]
right away	at once; immediately.
right off	at once; immediately.
right off the bat	at once; immediately.
shotgun	a riflelike gun with a smooth bore that fires several small pellets or buckshot at once, used mostly for killing birds and small game at close range.

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