1
: moving or allowing movement in either direction
a two-way bridge
2
a
: involving or allowing an exchange between two individuals or groups
There must be good two-way communication …—
Jerrold Orne
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 …—Theodore H. White
Theodore H. White3
a
: involving two participants
a two-way race
b
sports
: playing on both the offensive and defensive squads of a team (as in American football)
Frost, a throwback to the era of two-way players, is the Cardinal's starting free safety and backup quarterback.—The New York Times
The New York Times
also
: playing both offense and defense well
a basketball forward who's a talented two-way player
4
: usable in either of two manners
a two-way lamp
5
: being a cock or valve that will connect a pipe or channel with either of two others
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Cardwell, an undrafted two-way player from Auburn, was making the most of his opportunity until he was sent back to the G League when Drew Eubanks returned from injury Tuesday.
—Jason Anderson
january 1, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
That extends to those with a two-way deal, involving NBA G League affiliates.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 1 Jan. 2026
Out Thursday for the Heat were Tyler Herro (toe) and Pelle Larsson (ankle), who remained in South Florida for the one-game trip, and two-way players Vlad Goldin and Jahmir Young, who remain on assignment in the G League.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
That eye-opening performance caught the attention of the Memphis Grizzlies, who signed Hall to a two-way contract .
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
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Jason Anderson
january 1, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
That extends to those with a two-way deal, involving NBA G League affiliates.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 1 Jan. 2026
Out Thursday for the Heat were Tyler Herro (toe) and Pelle Larsson (ankle), who remained in South Florida for the one-game trip, and two-way players Vlad Goldin and Jahmir Young, who remain on assignment in the G League.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
That eye-opening performance caught the attention of the Memphis Grizzlies, who signed Hall to a two-way contract .
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-way. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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