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 dual-purpose gun is a naval artillery mounting designed to engage both surface and air targets. Description Second World War-era capital ships had four classes of artillery: the heavy main battery, intended to engage opposing battleships and ...

, 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 A fighting knife has a blade designed to most effectively inflict injury in close-quarters physical confrontations.Burton, Walter E., ''Knives For Fighting Men'', Popular Science, July 1944, Vol. 145 No. 1, p. 150Hunsicker, A., ''Advanced Skills ...

Viaduct A viaduct is a specific type of bridge that consists of a series of arches, piers or columns supporting a long elevated railway or road. Typically a viaduct connects two points of roughly equal elevation, allowing direct overpass across a wide v ...

, a road bridge-aqueduct *

Dual-purpose breed 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 Impr ...

, an animal or plant breed that provide at least 2 kinds of resources, for example, beef cattle

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