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

Examples of two-handed in a Sentence

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In response, Bednarek gave Lyles, 28, a two-handed shove in the center of his back before the two U.S. track stars continued to stare one another down after crossing the finish line. Sean Neumann, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025 She's known in the sport around the state as Big D — and for her mean two-handed backhand. La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025 This kettlebell features a cast-iron handle for two-handed movements and a black mat for extra floor protection. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2025 The two-handed jam was one of many dunks from the SEC Sixth Man of the Year. Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2025 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 20 Aug. 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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