Two-handed

Two-handed
Two-handed Two"-hand`ed, a. 1. Having two hands; -- often used as an epithet equivalent to large, stout, strong, or powerful. ``Two-handed sway.'' --Milton. [1913 Webster]

2. Used with both hands; as, a two-handed sword. [1913 Webster]

That two-handed engine [the sword]. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

3. Using either hand equally well; ambidextrous. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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