two-handed
Americanadjective
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having two hands.
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using both hands equally well; ambidextrous.
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involving or requiring the use of both hands.
a two-handed sword; a two-handed backhand.
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requiring the hands of two persons to operate.
a two-handed saw.
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engaged in by two persons.
a two-handed game.
adjective
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requiring the use of both hands
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ambidextrous
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requiring the participation or cooperation of two people
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of two-handed
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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Freya is also a two-time Young Musician finalist, once with a two-handed repertoire and again in 2025 with a left-hand repertoire.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
"It's a two-handed push. This is far removed from normal footballing contact. This is too excessive for us to ignore."
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Eddie Van Halen, whose two-handed tapping made him a generational talent, died of cancer in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
With 1:06 remaining in the second quarter, Doncic drove into the paint to fire a two-handed overhead pass to Luke Kennard for a corner three.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026
By rights the two-handed greatsword should have been a deal more cumbersome than Jon’s long- sword, but the wildling wielded it with blinding speed.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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