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double-duty

[duhb-uh l-doo-tee, -dyoo-]
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adjective
  1. designed to fill two functions: double-duty tools.
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double duty

Fulfilling two functions at the same time, as in Our pickup truck does double duty, since it is used for the business and for family outings.

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