two-way

two-way
two-way [to͞o′wā′]
adj.
1. having separate lanes for vehicles going in opposite directions [a two-way street]
2. involving reciprocity, mutual obligation, etc. [a two-way cultural exchange, contract, etc.]
3. involving two persons, groups, etc. [a two-way political race]
4.
a) used for both transmission and reception [a two-way radio]
b) moving, operating, or allowing movement in either of two directions [a two-way faucet, two-way stretch, etc.]
5. adapted for use in either of two ways; esp., reversible [a two-way raincoat]

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