bimanual

adjective

bi·​man·​u·​al (ˌ)bī-ˈman-yə-wəl How to pronounce bimanual (audio)
-yəl
: done with or requiring the use of both hands
bimanually adverb

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Once that’s done, your doctor will conduct a bimanual exam to study your reproductive organs. — Kristin Canning, SELF, 24 Apr. 2018 The best solution for this work, Hurst and others argue, is a bipedal, bimanual robot that can turn on the spot and adjust its center of gravity while carrying heavy items. — James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 Using bimanual manipulation, the system mimics human-like coordination, performing complex tasks that require a blend of sensing and doing. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 This video presents an unobtrusive bimanual teleoperation setup with very low weight, consisting of two Vive visual motion trackers and two Myo surface electromyography bracelets. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for bimanual

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bimanual was in 1853

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“Bimanual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bimanual. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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bimanual

adjective
bi·​man·​u·​al (ˈ)bī-ˈman-yə(-wə)l How to pronounce bimanual (audio)
: done with or requiring the use of both hands
a bimanual pelvic examination
bimanually
-ē How to pronounce bimanual (audio)
adverb
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