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two-handed

/ˌtuːˈhæn.dɪd/

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adjective

/ˌtuːˈhæn.dɪd/B2formal
  • ruОписывает инструмент, оружие или действие, которое требует или выполняется обеими руками.

Describes a tool, weapon, or action that requires or is performed with both hands.

  1. Equally skillful with each handB2formal

    Able to use both hands with equal dexterity; ambidextrous.

    ruРавноумелый обеими руками

    • He is a two-handed player, equally good at shooting with either hand.
    • The surgeon's two-handed skill made the operation smoother.
    • She is naturally two-handed and can write with both hands.

    Synonymsambidextrous

  2. Requiring two hands or designed for two peopleB1formal

    Designed to be used with both hands or requiring the involvement of two people.

    ruДвуручный

    • The two-handed sword was heavy and required great strength.
    • They performed a two-handed lift to move the heavy box.
    • The two-handed saw is perfect for cutting large logs together.

    Synonymsbimanual

    Antonymsone-handedsingle-handed

Forms
  • more two-handed comparative form
  • most two-handed superlative form