two´-hand´ed|ness

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-handed sword.

5. requiring two persons to operate: »

a two-handed saw.

6. engaged in or played by two persons: »

a two-handed game.

7. Obsolete. big; bulky; strapping.
two´-hand´ed|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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