two-handed
[ too-han-did ]
adjective
having two hands.
using both hands equally well; ambidextrous.
involving or requiring the use of both hands: a two-handed sword; a two-handed backhand.
requiring the hands of two persons to operate: a two-handed saw.
engaged in by two persons: a two-handed game.
Origin of two-handed
1late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Other words from two-handed
- two-hand·ed·ly, adverb
- two-hand·ed·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for two-handed
two-handed
adjective
requiring the use of both hands
ambidextrous
requiring the participation or cooperation of two people
Derived forms of two-handed
- two-handedly, adverb
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