double–edged

adjective dou·ble–edged \ˌdə-bəl-ˈejd\

: having two sharp edges

: having two different and opposite parts

: able to be understood in two different ways

Full Definition of DOUBLE-EDGED

: having two cutting edges <a double–edged knife>

a : having two components or aspects <a spy with a double–edged mission>

b : capable of being taken in two ways <a double–edged remark>

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15th century

Synonyms: binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, duplex, twin, twofold

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