two-edged

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two-edged (t

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adj.

1. Having two keen edges.

2. Being such that two contrasting meanings, effects, or interpretations are possible: a two-edged compliment.

two-edged

adj

1. having two cutting edges

2. (esp of a remark) having two interpretations, such as she looks nice when she smiles

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two-edged

adjective ambiguous, ambivalent, backhanded, double-edged, equivocal The effect of the laws was two-edged.

Translations

two-edged [ˈtuːˈedʒd] ADJ → de doble filo

two-edged [ˌtuːˈɛdʒd] adj (also) (fig) → a doppio taglio

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