bimanual

adjective

bi·​man·​u·​al (ˌ)bī-ˈman-yə-wəl How to pronounce bimanual (audio)
-yəl
: done with or requiring the use of both hands
bimanually adverb

Examples of bimanual in a Sentence

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The system enables manipulation in 7 degrees of freedom (DoF) and offers the ability to reposition objects in hand and to perform tasks that usually require bimanual systems. IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023 Demonstrates head tracking, stereo vision, fine manipulation, bimanual manipulation, safe impedance control, and navigation. IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2023 Maybe not designed for bimanual tasks, but still, pretty cool! IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2020 This video presents an unobtrusive bimanual teleoperation setup with very low weight, consisting of two Vive visual motion trackers and two Myo surface electromyography bracelets. IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2023 Once that’s done, your doctor will conduct a bimanual exam to study your reproductive organs. Kristin Canning, SELF, 24 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bimanual was in 1853

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“Bimanual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bimanual. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

bimanual

adjective
bi·​man·​u·​al (ˈ)bī-ˈman-yə(-wə)l How to pronounce bimanual (audio)
: done with or requiring the use of both hands
a bimanual pelvic examination
bimanually adverb
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