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two-handed

adj · adv · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Using or designed for use by both hands at once.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Involving, or designed for use by, two people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a two-handed game of cards

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Ambidextrous.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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4

adj

Meaning 4

Having two hands.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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5

adj

Meaning 5

Good with one's fists; able to fight well.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, dated, not-comparable, slang

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adv

Meaning 6

In a two-handed manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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7

adjective

Meaning 7

equally skillful with each hand

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an ambidextrous surgeon

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ambidextrous

Antonyms: none provided

8

adjective satellite

Meaning 8

requiring two hands or designed for two people

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a two-handed sledgehammer
  • a two-handed crosscut saw
  • a machine designed for bimanual operation

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bimanual

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History

Etymology

From two + handed.

Real reading context

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