double-edged

adjective

dou·ble-edged | \ ˌdə-bəl-ˈejd

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Definition of double-edged

1 : having two cutting edges a double-edged knife

2a : having two components or aspects a spy with a double-edged mission

b : capable of being taken in two ways a double-edged remark

Synonyms & Antonyms for double-edged

Synonyms

binary, bipartite, double, double-barreled, dual, duplex, twin, twofold

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double-edged sword

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double-edged

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of double-edged

: having two sharp edges

: having two different and opposite parts

: able to be understood in two different ways

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