double-edged
double-edged
Definition
double-edged (-ejd′)
adjective
- having two cutting edges
- applicable against, as well as for, as an argument
- having the expected favorable results but also unanticipated unfavorable results
double-edged
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- sword: Her death, by double-edged sword, allowed the King to further pursue Jane Seymour whom he later married.
- blade: A halberd is a spear like weapon - a long shaft with a double-edged blade on the end.
- weapon: The enthusiasm with which so many Shia went to the polls is a double-edged weapon.
- nature: The double-edged nature of the alliance, especially with the US, can be seen in Churchill's approach.
- dagger: Top kris A Double-edged Malaysian dagger with blades ranging from 5 inches to 30 inches.
- knife: This is like a double-edged knife for a reviewer.
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