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double-edged adj
1. acting in two ways; having a dual effect a double-edged law 2. (of a remark, argument, etc.) having two possible interpretations, esp applicable both for and against or being really malicious though apparently innocuous 3. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) (of a sword, knife, etc.) having a cutting edge on either side of the blade ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations double-edged [ˈdʌblˈedʒd] ADJ [remark] → con segundas it's a double-edged sword → es un arma de doble filo How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Violent without craftiness, and furious without malice, one may imagine him seated masterfully with a double-edged sword on his knees upon the painted and gilt clouds of the sunset, bowing his shock head of golden locks, a flaming beard over his breast, imposing, colossal, mighty-limbed, with a thundering voice, distended cheeks and fierce blue eyes, urging the speed of his gales. Achilles next offered a prize of iron for archery--ten double-edged axes and ten with single edges: he set up a ship's mast, some way off upon the sands, and with a fine string tied a pigeon to it by the foot; this was what they were to aim at. By his side was a heavy broadsword and a sharp, double-edged dagger. |
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