bi·man·u·al

(bī-măn′yo͞o-əl)

adj.

Using or requiring the use of both hands.

bi·man′u·al·ly adv.

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bimanual

(baɪˈmænjʊəl)

adj

using or requiring both hands

biˈmanually adv

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bi•man•u•al

(baɪˈmæn yu əl)

adj.

involving or requiring the use of both hands.

[1870–75]

bi•man′u•al•ly, adv.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

bimanual - requiring two hands or designed for two people; "a two-handed sledgehammer"; "a two-handed crosscut saw"; "a machine designed for bimanual operation"

two-handed

handed - having or involving the use of hands; "a handed, tree-living animal"; "a four-handed card game"

Translations

bi·man·u·al

a. bimanual, rel. a las dos manos.

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