two-handed

American  

[too-han-did] / ˈtuˈhæn dɪd /

adjective

1. having two hands.

2. using both hands equally well; ambidextrous.

3. involving or requiring the use of both hands.

   a two-handed sword; a two-handed backhand.

4. requiring the hands of two persons to operate.

   a two-handed saw.

5. engaged in by two persons.

   a two-handed game.

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two-handed British  

adjective

1. requiring the use of both hands

2. ambidextrous

3. requiring the participation or cooperation of two people

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Other Word Forms

• two-handedly adverb
• two-handedness noun

Etymology

Origin of two-handed

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

The rookie Thiero also made his debut against the Bucks, scoring four points and punctuating his first NBA appearance with an emphatic two-handed dunk in the final minute.

From Los Angeles Times

The exercise seemingly powered him up for the two-handed dunk to come.

From Los Angeles Times

Austin Reaves’ sky-high lob pass and Bronny James’ two-handed dunk brought a roar from the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

Against the Pacers, he threw down a two-handed dunk with O’Neal’s signature follow-through.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had a two-handed dunk and found a wide-open Christian Koloko under the basket.

From Los Angeles Times