two-hander

noun

1
: something that is done with both hands
Her tennis backhands are always two-handers.
2
: a play that is written to be performed by two actors

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The Brad Pitt–George Clooney two-hander received lukewarm reviews out of the Venice Film Festival, prompting Apple to all but cancel its theatrical run. Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 June 2025 There are angry physical altercations as vivid as anything in a Martin McDonagh two-hander. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025 Project details are under wraps, but it is understood to be a contemporary crime two-hander. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025 The result was a stunning yet subtle deconstruction of the song — an exquisite little two-hander that felt like a conversation between Erivo and Hancock. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-hander

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“Two-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-hander. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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