double-edged
[ duhb-uhl-ejd ]
adjective
having two cutting edges, as a razor blade.
capable of acting two ways or having opposite effects: a double-edged argument.
Origin of double-edged
1First recorded in 1545–55
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British Dictionary definitions for double-edged
double-edged
adjective
acting in two ways; having a dual effect: a double-edged law
(of a remark, argument, etc) having two possible interpretations, esp applicable both for and against or being really malicious though apparently innocuous
(of a sword, knife, etc) having a cutting edge on either side of the blade
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