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

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Some of the tools were hefty two-handed implements for digging. ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025 The 7-foot center showed off his versatility in the final burst, scoring in the post, then on a reverse layup under the basket and finally with a two-handed alley-oop dunk in transition. Reibe, set to play a key role as UConn’s second center behind Tarris Reed Jr. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2025 Kelly and Ralph went viral at the 2025 ACC Tournament During the ACC Tournament in March 2025, Cooper made a two-handed dunk against Duke's biggest rival, the University of North Carolina. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 25 June 2025 To describe a normal heartbeat, Pollard said the doctor made a steady and strong two-handed motion. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-handed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 Jul. 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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