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dual-edged swords

dual-edged swords is the plural of dual-edged sword.

Meaning of dual-edged sword

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.

Questions about dual-edged swords

What is dual-edged swords the plural of?
Dual-edged swords is the plural of dual-edged sword.

Words near dual-edged swords in the dictionary

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  3. dual-clutch gearboxes
  4. dual-coding theory
  5. dual-edged sword
  6. dual-edged swords
  7. dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
  8. dual-exceptional
  9. dual-frequency
  10. dual-lens reflex
  11. dual-mode

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