double-edged

Universal Words adjective 1 (of a knife, etc.) having two cutting edges: a double-edged blade / axe / dagger 2 (of a remark, comment, etc.) having two possible meanings SYNAMBIGUOUS 3 having two different parts or uses, often parts that contrast with each other: the double-edged quality of life in a small town-security and boredom IDIOMS be a double-edged sword / weapon to be sth that has both advantages and disadvantages