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double-edged

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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.
double-edged
Adjective
1. (of a remark) malicious in intent though apparently complimentary
2. (of a knife) having a cutting edge on either side of the blade
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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"


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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.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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.
The Iliad by Homer View in context
By his side was a heavy broadsword and a sharp, double-edged dagger.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard View in context
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