two-footed

Etymology

From Middle English two-foted, equivalent to two +‎ footed. Compare Old English twifēte (“two-footed”), Old Norse tvífættr (“two-footed”).

Adjective

two-footed (not comparable)

Having two legs or feet.
Synonym: bipedal
(sports) Ambidextrous of the feet; having equal ability with either foot.
Synonym: ambipedal
- 1953 February 21, The Sporting Globe, Melbourne, page 7, column 2:
  Fred Flanagan, for two-footed kicking, marking ability and instinctive leadership, has been the best of the centre half forwards, but not much ahead of "Whopper" Lane.
- 2008 June 11, Kevin McCarra, “Two-footed Sneijder the fulcrum of Holland's new counter-attacking style”, in The Guardian‎, London:
  In contrast to his club duties, he had a role towards the left, but a change of flanks has no significance for a two-footed player.
- Oct 20, 2010, Cameron Smith, Yahoo! Sports Blog, Two-footed Georgia placekicker creating quite a stir
(soccer) Using both feet.
- 2011 October 22, Sam Sheringham, “Aston Villa 1 - 2 West Brom”, in BBC Sport‎:
  Villa full-back Alan Hutton was perhaps fortunate to stay on the field when his two-footed challenge on Shane Long went unpunished by referee Phil Dowd.

Translations

having two feet or legs — see bipedal

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Manx: ^{(please verify)} daa-chassagh, ^{(please verify)} daa-choshagh
Scottish Gaelic: ^{(please verify)} dà-chasach