Third-person singular simple present indicative form of put to the sword

(American spelling) Alternative spelling of beat one's swords into ploughshares

(idiomatic) To refrain from destructive military or paramilitary acts (war, terrorism, etc.) and put energy and resources to peaceful ends that would otherwise go to violence.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beat one's swords into ploughshares

(American spelling) Alternative spelling of beats one's swords into ploughshares

present participle of beat one's swords into ploughshares

(American spelling) present participle of beat one's swords into plowshares

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.

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