double edged

/ˈdʌbəl ɛdʒd/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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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