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double-edged

dou·ble-edged


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. having two cutting edges: having a blade sharpened on both edges

2. ambiguous: having two possible meanings or interpretations, especially one that is apparently innocuous and another that is intentionally unkind or malicious

3. doing two things: achieving two purposes or having two effects

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