| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|ejd adjective
1. : having two cutting edges
a double-edged sword
2.
a. : having a dual purpose or effect
fighter-bombers often carried out double-edged missions — Coast Artillery Journal
b. : capable of being understood or interpreted in two ways : ambiguous , equivocal
the old-timers gave the new arrival a double-edged welcome — Time