plural of dual-edged sword

(idiomatic, metonymically) More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.

(philosophy) A philosophical razor which states that what cannot be settled by experiment is not worth debating.

(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

(obsolete) One who uses, or fights with, a sword.