dually

dually
 n.— «Pickup Trucks—Here there are two kinds, which are very different. Full size (also dually and 4X4).» —“Re: List of Drivers to Avoid (WARNING – long)” by Pete Bellas Usenet: net.auto Feb. 5, 1986. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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