The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HUNTER
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The straight part
We know that "double defn." is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case double defn. = hunter.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HUNTER mean?
HUNTER noun- One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.
- A dog used in hunting.
- A horse used in hunting, especially a thoroughbred, bred and trained for hunting.
- One who hunts or seeks after anything.
- A person who bottles up their aggression and eventually releases it explosively.
- A kind of spider, the huntsman or hunting spider.
- A pocket watch with a spring-hinged circular metal cover that closes over the dial and crystal, protecting them from dust and scratches.