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

Examples of two-handed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By contrast, Harris’ two-handed, palms-up, and welcoming felt more natural and organic. Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.d., Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 Ann-Katrin Berger made a two-handed save but failed to hold the ball or push it out of danger. Steven Goff, Washington Post, 28 July 2024 After competing in an empty arena in Tokyo, Biles soaked up the atmosphere and capped her performance with a two-handed wave to the crowd after her bars routine. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2024 In the fourth, Jon Singleton also went deep, flipping his bat with a two-handed toss after belting a two-run home run to the second deck in right field. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for two-handed 

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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 21 Sep. 2024.

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
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