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

4

archaic : stout, strong

Examples of two-handed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That's because the entire touchpad assembly (which extends an inch or so beyond the actual clickable surface on either side) can pop out and turn into a two-handed game controller. —Tom Brant, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025

And after injuring himself on a dunk attempt, his first bucket was an easy, two-handed dunk off a Sabonis assist early in the first quarter. —Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025

One of those crashes late — a two-handed putback dunk of an airball from Green by Amen Thompson — was a jaw-dropping display of athleticism. —Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025

After intercepting a Tyrese Haliburton pass late in the first quarter, Brown slowed down in transition to lose the Pacers guard before rising for a two-handed slam. —Jay King, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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