dually

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdjuːəli/, [ˈdʒuː(ə)li]
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈdu.əli/

Etymology 1

From dual +‎ -ly (forming adverbs from adjectives).

Adverb

dually (not comparable)

  1. In a dual manner; doubly

Etymology 2

From dual +‎ -y.

Alternative forms

Noun

dually (plural duallies)

  1. (automotive) A pickup truck with four wheels on the rear axle.
    • 2011, Michael Levatino, Audrey Levatino, The Joy of Hobby Farming‎[1], page 34:
      Whatever you do, don't buy a dually. A dually is a big, diesel truck with four wheels in the back that costs three figures to fill up.
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