Dual-purpose

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