Double Edged

Word DOUBLE EDGED
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Definitions and meanings of "Double Edged"

What do we mean by double edged?

Having two cutting edges. adjective

Effective or capable of being interpreted in two ways. adjective

Having a dual purpose. adjective

Having two edges.

Figuratively, cutting or working both ways: applied to an argument which makes both for and against the person omploying it, or to any statement having a double meaning.

Describing a blade, such as a sword or knife, that is sharp on both edges. adjective

Describing something that is as dangerous for the user as the one it is used on. adjective

Capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways adjective

Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.

As dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.

Someone that doesn't care about who they're going to fuck, a bissexual person. Urban Dictionary

This is when you are edging while masturbating and simultaneously "prairie dogging" until you release both in an explosion of ecstasy. Urban Dictionary

When sex partners bring each other simultaneously to the brink of orgasm, then stopping or pausing the activity without crossing the climactic threshold. May be repeated as desired (or capable) to prolong enjoyment and/or build to soul-shaking crescend-O! . Urban Dictionary

Something that can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. Urban Dictionary

A person who's naturally weaselly (though they often pretend to not to be a weasel) and have somehow convinced other members in an organization they are knowledgeable and/or influential. Urban Dictionary

1. A person who covers a lie with another lie. 2. A person with a never ending trail of lies. Urban Dictionary

The proverbial "Catch-22" where one is damned if one does, and one is damned if one doesn't. Urban Dictionary

Twice the cutting power! (Cem) Urban Dictionary

Proverb used to convince one of not using a weapon (literal or figuritive) because it may come back and hurt yourself. Rather useless especially with the fact that one can learn how to use a double edge sword (literal or figuritive) effectively. Urban Dictionary

A double edge sword is simply sword with two sharp sides, often it was used on broad swords, it is often believed of by people that broad swords are these long, straight swords, that look something like this ______ ==|-------> ¯¯¯¯¯¯ but that actually qualifies as a double edge sword Urban Dictionary

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The word "double-edged" in example sentences

He referred to the double-edged sword of Hezbollah’s dogma and pragma. ❋ Thanassis Cambanis (2010)

The articles by Gavin Walker, Tom Looser, and Mark Anderson are double-edged swords. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As so many things are, Modern Technology is a double-edged sword when it comes to influenza pandemics: it allows earlier detection, reporting, identification/diagnosis, and production of a vaccine; but it also allows the disease far more rapid transportation, sometimes in ideal environments (recirculated air, for instance) and faster reporting offers the chance for higher stress levels in the overall population, whether those stress levels are useful or not. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The former speaker is a double-edged sword for Mr. Santorum. ❋ Paul A. Gigot (2012)

And he should know; after all, he was around when double-edged swords were 1st invented … … … … … ❋ Unknown (2010)

That freedom, of course, can be a double-edged sword, if those moves mean they lose the benefits of broad exposure. ❋ Jonnelle Marte (2011)

A double-edged smile swept across his face as the news on Smith and Nasty poured forth like saltwater over a New Orleans levee. ❋ Unknown (2010)

#BaltimoreColtsPackers 14 Giants 17, 5:20 2nd quarter Blackburn proves a double-edged sword for the Giants - recording that huge interception on the Packers' last series, but now colliding with his team-mate Kenny Phillips and leaving the latter requiring treatment on the field. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Now that the $54-million pavilion is ready for a clutch of celebratory galas this weekend and an official public opening Oct. 2 and 3, it's evident that Govan's decision to arrange for the building to be viewed -- and written about -- at that preliminary stage was, if not a risk, then at least strategically something of a double-edged sword. ❋ Los Angeles Times (2010)

But secrecy around the recipients of such largess make it a double-edged sword that can create, as well as reduce, stress in the system. ❋ Carrick Mollenkamp (2011)

But social media are also a double-edged sword for activists and the Egyptian public at large. ❋ Courtney C. Radsch (2011)

It is a dilemma that many in the LGBT community face today as they have a double-edged sword. ❋ Unknown (2010)

There is a double-edged sword in the conundrum offered by those two questions. ❋ Robert Schwab (2011)

The stories are briskly paced and plot-driven, which turns out to be a double-edged sword. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Boston University's Professor of Religion Stephen Prothero wrote in Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know that ignorance is perilous because religion carries the double-edged sword of being a force for evil while also having the capacity for enormous good. ❋ John L. Esposito (2010)

The answer may be that the link between energy inputs and food prices suddenly makes soaring oil prices a double-edged sword in the world's largest food importing region. ❋ Jeffrey Rubin (2011)

In the two settings that I have studied, the ‘younger the better’ hypothesis can be a double-edged sword. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[Richie] — Man, Susie couldn't stop [teasing] me last night. [Felix] — Doesn't she have a girlfriend, though? Richie — Yeah but she's double edged, so I'd probably get twice the pussy. ❋ Exact-@-mundo (2018)

So I was [holding] my shit in while I was [jerking off] and started to [double edging]. ❋ Uncle Strangeman (2018)

Brian and I spent the whole afternoon double-edging, 'til he finally spurted when I was [riding the rail], so I guess he lost ... or won. Both, I guess. Me and [Marti] were double-edging in leaning-back reverse cowgirl, in her [family room] and never even heard her parents get home, just all of a sudden they were right there and we both popped, and Marti squirted and it hit her dad! ❋ Insidiot (2019)

Using this [tool] will make [the job] [faster], but also more dangerous, it's a bit of a double-edged sword ❋ Superfast Jellyfish (2015)

[Alan] is [such a] [double-edged weasel]! ❋ Jankstick (2015)

I caught you in [a lie] and now your trying to lie your way [out of it]! You're nothing but a double [edged] liar. ❋ Barrywixon (2006)

"Corporate lay-offs are a [double-edged sword]. The company saves money by not having as many [salaried] people on board, but has to pay more overtime [wages] to the fewer people that are left so the work can be done by deadline." ❋ Alexandra (2004)

A Double-Edged sword can [cut] with [both sides] ❋ Johnquagmyre (2019)

George: single [edge] sword is better to use cuz it wont cut you Bob: A skilled [swordsman] can use any sword. Jill: Anger is a double edge sword, it hurts you as well. Jack: I've been using anger for [8 years] and I haven't changed a bit. ❋ The Q-ist (2005)

[no example] needed, [the definition] is [self] explanitory ❋ Trevor (2004)

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