two-hander

noun

1
: something that is done with both hands
Her tennis backhands are always two-handers.
2
: a play that is written to be performed by two actors

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There are angry physical altercations as vivid as anything in a Martin McDonagh two-hander. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025 Project details are under wraps, but it is understood to be a contemporary crime two-hander. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025 The result was a stunning yet subtle deconstruction of the song — an exquisite little two-hander that felt like a conversation between Erivo and Hancock. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025 In a highly competitive situation, involving offers from both studios and streamers, Netflix has landed the pitch for a two-hander action comedy to star A Minecraft Movie‘s Jason Momoa and SNL alum Andy Samberg. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-hander

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“Two-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-hander. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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