both-handed
Skilled with each
Both-handed means using both hands, either simultaneously or with equal skill.
A both-handed catch uses two hands.
Someone both-handed can work equally well with either hand—a synonym for ambidextrous, though less common.
The term appears occasionally in sports: a both-handed backhand in tennis.
Dual-hand equal facility
- bimanualInvolving both hands
- switch-hitterBats left and right
- cross-dominancePreferring opposite limbs for tasks
- bilateralInvolving two parties
Physically skilled, agile
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- skilledHaving learned ability
- capableHaving required skills
competent · masterful · versatile · nimble · practiced · deft · expert · accomplished
Occurring at the same time
- bilateralInvolving two parties
- symmetricalEven on all sides
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
unified · simultaneous · interplay · integrated · cohesive · attuned · tandem · cooperative
ambidexterity
Dual-hand equal facility
- bimanualInvolving both hands
- switch-hitterBats left and right
- cross-dominancePreferring opposite limbs for tasks
dexterous
Physically skilled, agile
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- skilledHaving learned ability
capable · competent · masterful · versatile · nimble · practiced · deft · expert · accomplished
synchronized
Occurring at the same time
- bilateralInvolving two parties
- symmetricalEven on all sides
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
harmonious · unified · simultaneous · interplay · integrated · cohesive · attuned · tandem · cooperative · complementary
both-handedone-handed
Done with one limb
single-handed · right-handed · left-handed · one-sided · unilateral
both-handedstraightforward
Clear and uncomplicated
honest · sincere · single-minded · forthright · plain-dealing
both, hand, handed, hands, handy, handily, handiness, handful, handfuls