two-handed

adjective

two-hand·​ed ˈtü-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce two-handed (audio)
1
: used with both hands
a two-handed sword
2
: requiring two persons
a two-handed saw
3
a
: having two hands
b
: efficient with either hand
a two-handed fighter
4
archaic : stout, strong

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Marcus Smart grabbed the ball and fired a two-handed pass to James, who bobbled it and slapped it to Luke Kennard. Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 In the Game 1 loss in Denver, McDaniels delivered a two-handed shove to Nikola Jokic’s back. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026 Smart found James streaking down the lane for a theatrical two-handed dunk with 55 seconds left, and Kennard added two late free throws to ice it. ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 The system features integrated hardware and software that allow for complex, two-handed coordination, essential for precision assembly and sensitive material handling. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-handed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of two-handed was in the 15th century

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“Two-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-handed. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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two-handed

adjective
two-hand·​ed
ˈtü-ˈhan-dəd
1
: used with both hands
a two-handed sword
2
: requiring two persons
a two-handed saw
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