Dual-purpose explained

Dual-purpose is a noun and adjective referring to things serving two purposes. It can specifically refer to:

Dual-use technology
- Dual-purpose gun, a naval artillery mounting designed to engage both surface and air targets
- Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition
- Dual-purpose motorcycle, designed for both on- and off-road use
- Dual Purpose Ladder (London Fire Brigade), a standard type of firefighting vehicle used by the London Fire Brigade
- Fighting knife
- Viaduct, a road bridge-aqueduct
Dual-purpose breed, an animal or plant breed that provide at least 2 kinds of resources, for example, beef cattle

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