Doublehanded

/ˈdʌbəl ˌhændɪd/ adjective

Definition

Using both hands; requiring or involving two hands; ambidextrous or two-handed in approach.

Etymology

Compound of 'double' plus 'handed,' where 'handed' relates to hands (from Old English 'hand').

Kelly Says

The term 'doublehanded' appears in fencing and sword-fighting terminology to describe techniques that use both hands on a weapon, contrasting with one-handed styles—it shows how specialized sports and martial arts preserve descriptive language precisely.

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