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

3

a

: having two hands

b

: efficient with either hand

a two-handed fighter

4

archaic : stout, strong

Examples of two-handed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The French icon made his last save during seven minutes of second-half stoppage time, denying Dallas forward Petar Musa’s volley near the penalty spot with a diving two-handed parry to preserve the victory and his 26th shutout in 68 regular season appearances. —Josh Gross, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026

Anthony Edwards scored 22 points, including an impressive two-handed slam over RJ Barrett, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors 115-107 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. —CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

The Lakers star then passed to a hustling Austin Reaves, who took a few dribbles to get a Kings defender to commit before making an alley-oop pass to James for a two-handed, rim-hanging dunk. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026

The freshman made a steal in the backcourt at the other end and passed up for a two-handed slam in transition from Ross. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for two-handed

• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded
• remanded
• unbranded
• banded
• branded
• candid
• handed

Kids Definition

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