double-edged

dou·ble-edged (dbl-jd)

adj.

1. Having two cutting edges: a double-edged blade.

2.

a. Effective or capable of being interpreted in two ways: double-edged praise.

b. Having a dual purpose: combat troops with a double-edged mission.

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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

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

double-edged - capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways; "double-edged praise" ambiguous - having more than one possible meaning; "ambiguous words"; "frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy"

Translations

double-edged [ˈdʌblˈedʒd] ADJ [remark] → con segundas
it's a double-edged sword → es un arma de doble filo

double-edged [ˌdʌblˈɛdʒd] adj (remark) → a doppio taglio

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double-edged [ˌdʌblˈɛdʒd] adj (remark) → a doppio taglio