edged weapon

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• (be) a double-edged weapon — be a double edged ˈsword/ˈweapon idiom to be sth that has both advantages and disadvantages Main entry: ↑double edgedidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• weapon — n. 1 a thing designed or used or usable for inflicting bodily harm (e.g. a gun or cosh). 2 a means employed for trying to gain the advantage in a conflict (irony is a double edged weapon). Derivatives: weaponed adj. (also in comb.). weaponless… …   Useful english dictionary

• Weapon — For other uses, see Weapon (disambiguation). See military technology and equipment for a comprehensive list of weapons and doctrines. Warfare Military history Eras …   Wikipedia

• Edged — Edge Edge, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Edged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Edging}.] 1. To furnish with an edge as a tool or weapon; to sharpen. [1913 Webster] To edge her champion s sword. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. To shape or dress the edge of, as with a tool.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Pata (weapon) — Infobox Weapon name= Pata caption= A Pata, with an Ornamental gauntlet and a 41 (104 cm) blade origin= India type= Sword is bladed= yes service= used by= Rajputs, Mughals, Marathas wars= designer= design date= manufacturer= unit cost= production… …   Wikipedia

• two-edged — [ ,tu edʒd ] adjective 1. ) a two edged weapon has a blade with two sharp edges 2. ) capable of being understood in two different ways, or of having both good and bad effects: DOUBLE EDGED: a two edged compliment a two edged sword something with… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• double-edged — adjective a) Describing a blade, such as a sword or knife, that is sharp on both edges. 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. b) Describing …   Wiktionary

• two-edged — UK [ˌtuː ˈedʒd] / US [ˌtu ˈedʒd] adjective 1) a two edged weapon has a blade with two sharp edges 2) capable of being understood in two different ways or of having both good and bad effects a two edged compliment • See: sword …   English dictionary

• Melee weapon — A melee weapon (from French mêlée, mixed, referring to groups of fighters interlocked in close combat) is any weapon that does not involve a projectile that is, both the user and target of the weapon are in contact with it simultaneously in… …   Wikipedia

• Pole weapon — A selection of polearms, mostly halberds A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user s effective range. Spears …   Wikipedia

• double-edged — adj 1.) a double edged sword/weapon something that seems to be good, but that can have a bad effect ▪ Being famous is often a double edged sword. 2.) having two different parts ▪ a double edged attack on global warming 3.) a double edged remark… …   Dictionary of contemporary English