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dual-purpose Definition

dual-purpose (do̵̅o̅′əl pʉr′pəs, dyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

having, or meant to have, two uses

dual-purpose Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • breed: In the 1940s the Lincoln Red was recognized as a dual-purpose breed but by the 1980s it had become a specialist beef breed.
  • vehicle: A light goods vehicle is a goods vehicle not over 3.5 tons permissible maximum weight ( including any trailer ) or a dual-purpose vehicle.
  • animal: It is a hardy dual-purpose animal, and produces quality milk and beef from home grown food.
  • tire: And fat dual-purpose tires and a low seat make this one of the coolest and most comfortable bikes around town.
  • hall: Worcester Park Baptist Church is a welcoming church, meeting in a carpeted dual-purpose hall.
  • bird: They were bred specifically for meat production but they also produce a good number of eggs so are true dual-purpose birds.