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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Having two purposes; able to be used for two separate things..
High Level Bridge, which spans the River Tyne between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, is one of only a handful of dual-purpose road and railway bridges in the country.
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Dual-purpose means Having two purposes; able to be used for two separate things..
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High Level Bridge, which spans the River Tyne between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, is one of only a handful of dual-purpose road and railway bridges in the country.
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