double-edged

adjective

dou·ble-edged | \ ˌdə-bəl-ˈejd

How to pronounce double-edged (audio)

\

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

Antonyms

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about double-edged

Dictionary Entries near double-edged

double-edged sword

Statistics for double-edged

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for double-edged

The first known use of double-edged was in the 15th century

See more words from the same century

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for double-edged

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

See the full definition for double-edged in the English Language Learners Dictionary

Comments on double-edged

What made you want to look up double-edged? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

resurrection

an act or instance of returning to life

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Latin Quiz

Which of the following months comes from a Latin word for “ten”?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ