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
4
archaic : stout, strong

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The accomplished Goodyear is a fully two-handed pianist. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025 There are basic quick attacks with square, two-handed heavy attacks with triangle, and blocks with L1. David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Tinsley grabbed the ball two-handed over cornerback Car’lin Vigers. Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 However, one quick two-handed push off by No. 5 sent Morris earthbound as the coach quickly became London’s next victim. Hailey Hurst, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-handed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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