double-ended

Functional both ways

Double-ended describes something with functional or similar features at both ends rather than just one.

A double-ended ferry can load and unload from either end without turning around.

A double-ended dildo is designed for simultaneous use by two people.

Double-ended needles have points at both ends for certain knitting techniques.

connector

adapter

Device enabling equipment compatibility

splice · plug · socket · ferrule · hose · fitting · terminal · cable · bolt · wrench

symmetrical

mirror

Reflective viewing surface

matched · twin · equidistant · aligned · congruent · uniform · parallel · proportionate · even · centered

versatile

multifunctional

Having many uses

universal · adjustable · practical · functional · handy · dual-purpose · ambidextrous · useful · efficient · convenient

reversible

flip

Quick turning motion

  • invertReverse position or order
  • rotateTurn about an axis
  • switchCircuit-breaking toggle device

interchange · alternate · pivot · transpose · bidirectional · convertible · retractable · two-way · turnaround · switchable

Categories
Opposites
number of functional ends

double-endedsingle-ended

Having one termination point

dead-ended · closed-ended

symmetry/directionality

double-endedone-way

Permitting single direction travel

unidirectional · single-sided · one-sided · asymmetrical · dead-end

Family

double, ending, ended, redouble, doublet

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G