Meaning of the word double-edged in English

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double-edged

US /ˌdʌb.əlˈedʒd/
UK /ˌdʌb.əlˈedʒd/
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Adjective

1.

having two sharp edges

Example:
He wielded a double-edged sword in battle.
The knife had a double-edged blade, making it versatile.
2.

having both favorable and unfavorable consequences

Example:
Fame can be a double-edged sword; it brings opportunities but also loss of privacy.
The new policy is a double-edged solution, helping some but harming others.
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