two-handed

adjective

Using or designed for use by both hands at once.

“a two-handed game of cards”

Meanings

adjectivetwo-handed (not comparable)

alternative twohanded

  1. not comparableUsing or designed for use by both hands at once.
  2. not comparableInvolving, or designed for use by, two people.

    a two-handed game of cards

  3. not comparableAmbidextrous.
  4. not comparableHaving two hands.
  5. UKdatednot comparableslangGood with one's fists; able to fight well.

    The Baker was a two-handed hitter, and seemed perfectly awake to the business before him.

    1845, The Sportsman's Magazine of Life in London and the Country, page 355
adverbtwo-handed (not comparable)

alternative twohanded

  1. not comparableIn a two-handed manner.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveequally skillful with each hand

adjectiverequiring two hands or designed for two people

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “two-handed,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/two-handed.

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