Dual-purpose
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Dual-purpose is a noun and an adjective referring to things serving two purposes. It can specifically refer to:
- dual-purpose gunDual purpose gunA 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 cruisers ; a secondary battery for use against enemy...
, naval artillery mounting designed to engage both surface and air targets - dual-purpose improved conventional munitionDual-Purpose Improved Conventional MunitionA Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions is an artillery or surface-to-surface missile warhead designed to burst into sub-munitions at an optimum altitude and distance from the desired target for dense area coverage. The sub-munitions are designed for both antiarmor and antipersonnel attack...
- dual-purpose motorcycle, designed for both on and off-road use
- dual-purpose pump ladder, standard type of firefighting vehicle used by the London Fire Brigade