Dual-purpose
[doo-uh l-pur-puh s, dyoo-] /ˈdu əlˈpɜr pəs, ˈdyu-/
adjective
1.
serving two functions.
2.
(of cattle) bred for two purposes, as to provide beef and milk.
adjective
1.
having or serving two functions
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