double-edged

[ duhb-uh l-ejd ]

/ ˈdʌb əlˈɛdʒd /

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adjective

having two cutting edges, as a razor blade.

capable of acting two ways or having opposite effects: a double-edged argument.

Origin of double-edged

First recorded in 1545–55

Words nearby double-edged

double-dotted, double-double, double-dumped, double-duty, double-dyed, double-edged, double-ended, double-ended bolt, double-entendre, double-faced, double-figure

Example sentences from the Web for double-edged

Thanksgiving may be about family, but that comes with an intimidating collection of double-edged swords.

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But this public awareness of ED has been a double-edged sword.

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As a tool of social activism, plague functions as a double-edged sword.

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It's also a double-edged sword that could hurt local Democrats and Republicans alike.

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He can wield energy as a weapon now, but it is already proving a double-edged sword.

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The knife is double-edged, made of a flint, and has a wooden haft, inlaid with mother of pearl.

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It was a double-edged blade, and one small screw from Dr. Miller's junk box served to hold it.

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Near by was the guard-house with its grated windows, its iron bars being an appropriate design of double-edged swords and spears.

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It had a hilt of gold and a belt of silver, and its point was double-edged.

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The Circassians are wonderfully expert in the use of fire-arms, and of their double-edged daggers.

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British Dictionary definitions for double-edged

double-edged

adjective

acting in two ways; having a dual effect a double-edged law

(of a remark, argument, etc) having two possible interpretations, esp applicable both for and against or being really malicious though apparently innocuous

(of a sword, knife, etc) having a cutting edge on either side of the blade

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