double-edged
adjective /ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/
/ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/
(also less frequent two-edged)
Idioms - (of a knife, etc.) having two cutting edges
- a double-edged blade/axe/dagger
- (of a remark) having two possible meanings synonym ambiguous
- having two different parts or uses, often parts that contrast with each other
- the double-edged quality of life in a small town—security and boredom
Idioms
be a double-edged/two-edged sword/weapon
- to be something that has both advantages and disadvantages
- Fame is a double-edged sword.