two-handed

two-handed
two-handedly, adv.two-handedness, n.
/tooh"han"did/, adj.
1. having two hands.
2. using both hands equally well; ambidextrous.
3. involving or requiring the use of both hands: a two-handed sword; a two-handed backhand.
4. requiring the hands of two persons to operate: a two-handed saw.
5. engaged in by two persons: a two-handed game.
[1400-50; late ME]

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