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bimanually

bimanually

7.3
To use both hands at the same time
  • adverb
  • /ˌbaɪˈmæn.ju.ə.li/
  • Specialized
: bimanualmente
  • To assemble the furniture correctly, he worked bimanually, using both hands to fit the pieces together.

Examples

  • Physical examination revealed a discrete, nontender, nodular, mobile, 2 x 2-cm right submandibular mass that was not bimanually palpable.

    Academic text (2009)
  • This is important if there is dyspareunia both bimanually and with the speculum, to rule out polyps protruding from the cervical os. Treatment

    Academic text (2012)
  • The surgeon operated bimanually to ensure precision and control during the procedure.

  • During the experiment, the scientist recorded measurements bimanually for more accurate data collection.

Antonyms

36 2.0

Made or done using only one hand

Surface Forms

bimanually positive

Morphology

bimanually = bimanual (transparent) = bi + manual + ly

The adverb is a regular -ly derivation from the adjective 'bimanual', which itself is transparently bi- + manual meaning 'both' + 'relating to the hands'.

Etymology

Bimanually comes from the parts bi- ('two') and manual ('by hand'). So it means doing something with both hands at the same time, like a pianist playing with both hands.