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dual-edged sword

dual-edged sword noun: synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability.

Noun

dual-edged sword (plural dual-edged swords)

  1. Synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dual, edged, sword.

Synonyms of dual-edged sword

Forms of dual-edged sword

pluraldual-edged swords

Questions about dual-edged sword

What does dual-edged sword mean?
Dual-edged sword means synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability.
What part of speech is dual-edged sword?
Dual-edged sword is a noun.
What is the plural of dual-edged sword?
The plural of dual-edged sword is dual-edged swords.

Words near dual-edged sword in the dictionary

  1. dual-capable aircraft
  2. dual-capable aircrafts
  3. dual-clutch gearbox
  4. dual-clutch gearboxes
  5. dual-coding theory
  6. dual-edged sword
  7. dual-edged swords
  8. dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
  9. dual-exceptional
  10. dual-frequency
  11. dual-lens reflex

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