- two-handed saw
- nouna saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people• Syn: ↑whipsaw, ↑two-man saw, ↑lumberman's saw• Hypernyms: ↑saw• Hyponyms: ↑pitsaw
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
two-handed saw
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two-man saw — noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people • Syn: ↑two handed saw, ↑whipsaw, ↑lumberman s saw • Derivationally related forms: ↑whipsaw (for: ↑whipsaw) … Useful english dictionary
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… … Universalium
two-handed — [to͞o΄han′did] adj. 1. that needs to be used or wielded with both hands 2. needing two people to operate [a two handed saw] 3. for two people [a two handed card game] 4. having two hands 5. able to use both hands equally well; ambidextrous … English World dictionary
two-handed — /ˈtu hændəd/ (say tooh handuhd) adjective 1. having two hands. 2. using both hands equally well; ambidextrous. 3. involving or requiring both hands: a two handed sword. 4. requiring the hands of two persons to operate: a two handed saw. 5.… …
two-handed — adjective Date: 15th century 1. used with both hands < a two handed sword > 2. requiring two persons < a two handed saw > 3. archaic stout, strong 4. a. having two hands b. efficient with eith … New Collegiate Dictionary
two-handed — adjective 1. equally skillful with each hand an ambidextrous surgeon • Syn: ↑ambidextrous • Ant: ↑right handed (for: ↑ambidextrous), ↑left handed ( … Useful english dictionary
two´-hand´ed|ness — two hand|ed «TOO HAN dihd», adjective. 1. having two hands. 2. using both hands equally well; ambidextrous. 3. Figurative. skillful with the hands; dexterous. 4. involving the use of both hands; requiring both hands to wield or manage: »a two… … Useful english dictionary
two-hand|ed — «TOO HAN dihd», adjective. 1. having two hands. 2. using both hands equally well; ambidextrous. 3. Figurative. skillful with the hands; dexterous. 4. involving the use of both hands; requiring both hands to wield or manage: »a two handed sword. 5 … Useful english dictionary
saw — Synonyms and related words: Vandyke edge, adage, amputate, ana, analects, aphorism, apothegm, ax, axiom, backsaw, band saw, belt saw, bisect, bow, bow saw, bucksaw, butcher, buzz saw, byword, carve, catchword, chain saw, chop, circular saw,… … Moby Thesaurus
two-hand·ed — /ˈtuːˈhændəd/ adj 1 : using or needing both hands a two handed sword She scored a point with a two handed backhand. He made a two handed catch. 2 : needing two people a … Useful english dictionary
