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1 two-edged sword
two-edged swordfig arma de dois gumes. -
2 two-edged
two-edged[tu: 'edʒd] adj de dois gumes (também fig). -
3 sword
[so:d](a weapon with a long blade that is sharp on one or both edges: He drew his sword (from its sheath) and killed the man.) espada- swordsman
- swordtail
- cross swords* * *[sɔ:d] n 1 espada. 2 força militar. 3 arma branca, baioneta, sabre. at swords points pontos para a briga. at the point of the sword com violência, por meio de força, sob ameaça de morte. avenging sword espada da vingança. the sword of Damocles espada de Dâmocles, desastre eminente. to cross swords with terçar armas com, discutir, opor-se a. to put someone to the sword matar alguém usando a espada. he put them to the sword / ele os passou a fio de espada. two-edged sword fig arma de dois gumes. with the flat of the sword com o lado largo da espada. -
4 stitch
[sti ] 1. noun1) (a loop made in thread, wool etc by a needle in sewing or knitting: She sewed the hem with small, neat stitches; Bother! I've dropped a stitch.) ponto2) (a type of stitch forming a particular pattern in sewing, knitting etc: The cloth was edged in blanket stitch; The jersey was knitted in stocking stitch.) ponto3) (a sharp pain in a person's side caused by eg running: I've got a stitch.) pontada2. verb(to sew or put stitches into: She stitched the two pieces together; I stitched the button on.) costurar- in stitches
- stitch up* * *[stitʃ] n 1 ponto de costura, ponto de tricô, ponto de crochê. 2 malha. 3 laço de fio. 4 pedaço de pano. 5 coll pouquinho, pingo. 6 pontada. 7 Med sutura. 8 sl pessoa ou coisa hilária, divertida. 9 roupa. he hasn’t got a stitch on / ele está completamente nu, ele não tem nada sobre o corpo. • vt+vi 1 dar pontos. 2 costurar, cerzir, coser. 3 Med suturar. a stitch in time saves nine mais vale prevenir do que remediar. buttonhole stitch ponto caseado. chain stitch ponto corrente. cross stitch ponto de cruz. he keeps one in stitches ele faz a gente rir. herringbone stitch ponto de espinha. looped stitch ponto de cadeia. straight stitch ponto de máquina. stem stitch ponto de haste. to be in stitches rir a bandeiras despregadas. to stitch up a) costurar, remendar, cerzir. b) incriminar alguém enganando, dando falsas informações. -
5 stitch
[sti ] 1. noun1) (a loop made in thread, wool etc by a needle in sewing or knitting: She sewed the hem with small, neat stitches; Bother! I've dropped a stitch.) ponto2) (a type of stitch forming a particular pattern in sewing, knitting etc: The cloth was edged in blanket stitch; The jersey was knitted in stocking stitch.) ponto3) (a sharp pain in a person's side caused by eg running: I've got a stitch.) pontada2. verb(to sew or put stitches into: She stitched the two pieces together; I stitched the button on.) costurar- in stitches - stitch up
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two-edged — adj 1.) having two effects or meanings, one good and one bad ▪ a two edged comment a two edged sword (=something that has as many bad results as good ones) ▪ Strong leadership is a two edged sword. 2.) having two edges that can cut ▪ a two edged… … Dictionary of contemporary English
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
Two-edged — a. Having two edges, or edges on both sides; as, a two edged sword. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
two-edged — [to͞o′ejd′] adj. 1. that has two cutting edges 2. that can be used or taken two ways [a two edged remark] … English World dictionary
two-edged — two′ edged′ adj. 1) having two edges, as a sword 2) cutting or effective both ways: a two edged remark[/ex] • Etymology: 1520–30 … From formal English to slang
two-edged sword — If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a two edged sword; it cuts both ways … The small dictionary of idiomes
two-edged — adjective 1 having disadvantages or bad effects that are less easy to see than the good effects: the two edged triumphs of technology | a two edged sword (=with as many bad results as good ones): Strong leadership is a two edged sword. 2 having… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
two-edged sword — ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ejd , ¦ejə̇d noun : something that can produce positive or negative results public relations appears as a two edged sword able to enhance or hurt an institution L.B.Mayhew * * * a double edged/two edged/sword phrase a situation with as… … Useful english dictionary
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
two-edged — /ˈtu ɛdʒd/ (say tooh ejd) adjective 1. having two edges, as a sword. 2. cutting or effective both ways. 3. having two possible meanings, results, etc., one favourable and one unfavourable: *they realised that independence is a two edged word… …
two-edged — adj. Two edged is used with these nouns: ↑sword … Collocations dictionary