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 missionb : capable of being taken in two ways a double–edged remark
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15th Century
First Known Use of double–edged
15th century
DOUBLE–EDGED Defined for English Language Learners
double-edged
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adjective
Definition of double–edged for English Language Learners
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: having two sharp edges
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: having two different and opposite parts
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: able to be understood in two different ways
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