twohandled

Twohandled is an adjective used to describe objects that are designed with two handles for carrying, lifting, or pouring. The term can apply to a wide range of items, including pottery, cookware, furniture, and tools. In many contexts, two-handled designs balance heat, weight, or the need for two-handed operation.

Orthography and usage: The more common form is two-handled, with a hyphen. In some cataloging or modern writing, the compound may appear as twohandled, especially in product codes or stylistic variants.

Common examples: In ancient pottery, amphorae are often two-handed vessels with two handles attached to the neck and shoulder, facilitating pouring and transport. Kraters, jars used for wine mixing, typically have two handles for circulation in social rituals. In contemporary cookware, double-handled pots, kettles, or saucepans use two handles to distribute weight during lifting; in equipment like two-handled ladles or buckets, the design supports controlled pouring.

Related terms and distinctions: Two-handled should not be confused with two-handed, which refers to the ability or action involving two hands in performing a task. In cataloging and design discussions, two-handled is used to emphasize the feature rather than the usage capability.

See also: Amphora, Krater, Cauldron, Jug, Pottery.