double-edged weapon
ˈdʌbəl ɛdʒd ˈwɛpən
Definition

Definition of double-edged weapon - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
effectssomething that has both positive and negative effects
  • Social media is a double-edged weapon in modern society.
double-edged sword mixed blessing
2.
weaponsweapon with two sharp edges
  • The knight wielded a double-edged weapon in battle.
two-edged sword
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Images of double-edged weapon

  • double-edged weapon: weapon with two sharp edges
    weapon with two sharp edges

Expressions with double

double asv.
serve a second purpose or function at the same time
My sofa doubles as a guest bed.
double backv.
retrace one's steps to a previous point
After realizing the mistake, she doubled back to the store.
double bookedadj.
having two appointments or reservations at the same time
She was double booked and had to reschedule one of her meetings..
double daten.
date where two couples participate together
We went on a double date to the movies.
double dipn.
dipping food twice in sauce
He was caught doing a double dip at the party.
double lifen.
hidden aspect of someone's life kept secret
She discovered his double life after finding secret emails.

Expressions with edged

hard-edgedadj.
tough or uncompromising in nature
The movie portrays a hard-edged detective.
sharp-edgedadj.
having an edge that can cut easily
Be careful with that sharp-edged knife!
double-edgedadj.
sharp on both edges of a blade
The knight wielded a double-edged sword.
white-edgedadj.
having a white border or edge
The white-edged leaves stood out in the garden.
two-edgedadj.
capable of opposite interpretations
His compliment was a two-edged remark that could also be seen as criticism..
spiny-edgedadj.
having a border with sharp spines
The spiny-edged leaves deter herbivores.
deckle-edgedadj.
having rough or irregular edges, typically of paper
The artist preferred deckle-edged paper for her watercolor paintings..
gilt-edgedadj.
of the highest quality or value
He invested in gilt-edged bonds for security..
razor-edgedadj.
very sharp like a razor
Be careful, the knife is razor-edged!
rough-edgedadj.
having a surface or border that is not smooth
The table had a rough-edged top.

Expressions with weapon

secret weaponn.
person or thing providing unique advantage
Her creativity was the team's secret weapon in the competition.
traditional weaponn.
weapon used historically by a specific culture
The samurai sword is a traditional weapon of Japan.
murder weaponn.
object used to commit a murder
The knife was identified as the murder weapon.
lethal weaponn.
object designed or easily used to kill someone in an attack
Carrying a concealed lethal weapon without a permit is illegal here.
offensive weaponn.
object used or intended to hurt or attack someone
Carrying an offensive weapon is illegal in many countries.
draw a weaponv.
take out a weapon for use
The knight drew a weapon to defend himself.
heavy weaponn.
large and powerful weapon used in military
The army deployed heavy weapons to the conflict zone..
assault weaponn.
firearm designed for rapid fire and combat use
The ban on assault weapons aims to reduce violent crimes.
atomic weaponn.
weapon using nuclear reactions for explosive power
The country tested an atomic weapon last year.
chemical weaponn.
weapon that uses toxic chemicals to harm or kill people
A chemical weapon was used in the attack.

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daggern.
weapons
short weapon with a double-edged blade

Examples of double-edged weapon in a sentence

  • Fame can be a double-edged weapon, bringing both fortune and scrutiny.
  • The museum displayed a double-edged weapon from the medieval era.
  • He trained with a double-edged weapon for the upcoming tournament.

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  1. French:arme à double tranchant, ...
  2. German:zweischneidiges Schwert, zweischneidige Waffe, ...
  3. Italian:arma a doppio taglio, arma a due tagli, ...
  4. Spanish:arma de dos filos, ...
  5. Portuguese:arma de dois gumes, ...
  6. Chinese:双刃剑, 双刃武器, ...
  7. Japanese:両刃の剣, ...
  8. Arabic:سِلَاحٌ ذُو حَدَّيْن, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֶרֶב פִּיפִיּוֹת, נֶשֶׁק דּוּ־לַהֲבִי, ...
  10. Russian:обоюдоострое оружие, двуострое оружие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обопільна зброя, двосічна зброя, ...
  12. Hindi:दोधारी तलवार, ...

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