two-way
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two–way

adjective

Definition of TWO-WAY

1
: being a cock or valve that will connect a pipe or channel with either of two others
2
: moving or allowing movement in either direction <a two–way bridge>
3
a : involving or allowing an exchange between two individuals or groups <there must be good two–way communication — Jerrold Orne>; especially : designed for both sending and receiving messages <two–way radio>
b : involving mutual responsibility or reciprocal relationships <political alliance is a two–way thing — T. H. White †1986>
4
: involving two participants <a two–way race>
5
: usable in either of two manners <a two–way lamp>

First Known Use of TWO-WAY

1844

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