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two-edged

[ too-ejd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

two-edged

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

First recorded in 1520–30

Whatever you do, don't write a word to that Carr friend of yours; he's as sharp as a two-edged sword.

Therefore, as said before—in the next place—It is written, that there shall be a two-edged sword in the hand of the saints.

The thoughtful man is knitting and sharpening himself into a two-edged sword, wherewith to pierce.

He wields the two-edged sword of truth, and therefore defies the strong arm of power.

An atmosphere of that sort is like a two-edged sword, it cuts both ways.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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