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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
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
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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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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