double edged

English - Turkish

Definition of double edged in English Turkish dictionary: iki tarafı keskin; iki kenarlı; çift taraflı; iki kenarı da kesen
double edged sword: iki ucu keskin kılıç
double-edged: iki ağızlı
double-edged: iki tarafı keskin
double-edged: çift ağızlı
double-edged sword: Aynı zamanda hem faydalı/lehte hem de zararlı/aleyhte olabilecek şey ya da durum
double-edged: iki uçlu
double-edged: iki kenarı da kesen
double-edged: çift taraflı

English - English

Definition of double edged in English English dictionary
double edged sword: (deyim) Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences
double-edged: Describing a blade, such as a sword or knife, that is sharp on both edges
double-edged: Describing something that is as dangerous for the user as the one it is used on
Slander is a double-edged weapon: you can hurt the reputation of another but it diminishes your own reputation that you debase yourself so much.
double-edged sword: A benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but non-obvious cost or risk
double-edged swords: plural form of double-edged sword
a double edged sword: (deyim) Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences
Freedom of expression⋯can be a double-edged sword ― Linda Connors.
double-edged sword: Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences: "Freedom of expression can be a double-edged sword ― Linda Connors"
double-edged: {s} having two blades or cutting edges (of a sword, etc.); acting both ways, having a dual purpose or effect; capable of being interpreted two ways
double-edged: If you say that a comment is double-edged, you mean that it has two meanings, so that you are not sure whether the person who said it is being critical or is giving praise. Even his praise is double-edged
double-edged: capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways; "double-edged praise
double-edged: If you say that something is double-edged, you mean that its positive effects are balanced by its negative effects, or that its negative effects are greater. But tourism is double-edged, boosting the economy but damaging the environment a double-edged sword: see sword
double-edged: capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways; "double-edged praise"
double-edged sword: {i} two-sided knife used in battle; situation that will result in a negative outcome no matter which decision is made or action is taken; statement with both positive and negative connotations

double edged

Hyphenation

dou·ble edged

Turkish pronunciation

dʌbıl ecd

Pronunciation

/ˈdəbəl ˈeʤd/ /ˈdʌbəl ˈɛʤd/

Etymology

[ 'd&-b&l ] (adjective.) 13th century. Middle English, from Old French, from Latin duplus , from duo two + -plus multiplied by; akin to Old English -feald -fold; more at TWO, -FOLD.