double edged
/ˈdʌbəl ɛdʒd/
adjective
- Having two cutting edges, as a sword or knife.
- The warrior carried a double-edged sword into battle.
- Chefs sometimes prefer a double-edged knife for certain cuts.
- A double-edged blade requires careful handling to avoid injury.
- Having both positive and negative effects or consequences; capable of being interpreted in two ways.
- The new policy is double-edged: it saves money but reduces employee morale.
- His sharp wit is a double-edged quality that wins friends but also offends people.
- Social media can be a double-edged tool for spreading information.
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