"ambi-handed" meaning in English

See ambi-handed in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: ambi- + handed Etymology templates: {{af|en|ambi-|handed}} ambi- + handed Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} ambi-handed (not comparable)
  1. (rare) Having equal ability in both hands; ambidextrous, both-handed. Tags: not-comparable, rare
    Sense id: en-ambi-handed-en-adj-eTl9w4-9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with ambi-

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