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

Darius Johnson scored a team-high 24 points, and his assist to Benny Williams for a two-handed dunk with 45 seconds left helped UCF take its first lead since the 19-minute mark of the second half at 62-61. —Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024

Romeo Doubs made what looked like a one-handed catch near the front left pylon for a touchdown on the first play against Corey Ballentine, then beat Ballentine in the same spot later for a two-handed catch. —Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024

The former French Open Boys' Doubles champion wants to develop the two-handed backhand of John Isner among other tweaks. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

So, Bozeman sprung into action, knocking Shepherd off Herbert with a powerful two-handed shove. —Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 27 Oct. 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