Synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dual, edged, sword.

Alternative form of Newton's flaming laser sword

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fall on one's sword

present participle of fall on one's sword

simple past tense of fall on one's sword

past participle of fall on one's sword

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double-edged, sword. / (figuratively) A benefit that is also a liability, or (a benefit) that carries some significant but not-so-obvious cost or risk.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To commit suicide by allowing one’s body to drop onto the point of one's sword.

simple past tense and past participle of cross swords

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cross swords