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noun ADJ. long, short | double-edged, two-edged (both figurative) The potential financial boost is a double-edged sword (= has advantages and disadvantages). | ceremonial, dress | Samurai VERB + SWORD be armed with, carry, wear | draw, unsheathe | brandish, wield | thrust I thrust my sword into his chest. | sheathe SWORD + NOUN arm | belt | blade | stroke
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