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View synonyms for two-edged
two-edged
[ too-ejd ]
adjective
- having two edges, as a sword.
- cutting or effective both ways.
two-edged
adjective
- having two cutting edges
- (esp of a remark) having two interpretations, such as she looks nice when she smiles
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Word History and Origins
Origin of two-edged1
First recorded in 1520–30
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Example Sentences
Whatever you do, don't write a word to that Carr friend of yours; he's as sharp as a two-edged sword.
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Therefore, as said before—in the next place—It is written, that there shall be a two-edged sword in the hand of the saints.
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The thoughtful man is knitting and sharpening himself into a two-edged sword, wherewith to pierce.
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He wields the two-edged sword of truth, and therefore defies the strong arm of power.
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An atmosphere of that sort is like a two-edged sword, it cuts both ways.
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