Also called akimbo style, the practice of using two weapons simultaneously, one in each hand. The term usually refers to firearms, most commonly pistols (but machine pistols and other weapons can be used).
The practice has its start in the Old West. when cowboys generally carried single-action revolvers. Since these weapons generally had no more than a six round capacity and slow reload times, it was often necessary to carry more than one handgun. However, since most of the handguns were single-action, it was very impractical to dual-wield them. It is more likely that the cowboys used what is called a New York Reload which is to hold one gun in each hand, firing with the strong hand (generally the right) and then, when that gun ran out of ammunition, switching it out with the gun in the weak hand.
Dual-wielding as it is known today first became common in kung fu movies featuring guns, such as those directed by John Woo (called gun fu). The use in films later spread to some action and western films. Today, in addition to action movies and show, it is not uncommon to see akimbo style in video games.
The practice has its start in the Old West. when cowboys generally carried single-action revolvers. Since these weapons generally had no more than a six round capacity and slow reload times, it was often necessary to carry more than one handgun. However, since most of the handguns were single-action, it was very impractical to dual-wield them. It is more likely that the cowboys used what is called a New York Reload which is to hold one gun in each hand, firing with the strong hand (generally the right) and then, when that gun ran out of ammunition, switching it out with the gun in the weak hand.
Dual-wielding as it is known today first became common in kung fu movies featuring guns, such as those directed by John Woo (called gun fu). The use in films later spread to some action and western films. Today, in addition to action movies and show, it is not uncommon to see akimbo style in video games.
There is a bunch of kids running around today who think dual wield is legitimate technique because of what they have seen in movies like the Matrix series and games like Halo. Dual wield is highly impractical for a variety of reasons. First of all, it makes aiming much more difficult. It is almost much more difficult to handle recoil when you are firing two handguns at one time.
by northendwhitetrash December 16, 2009
v. when one masturbates using both hands although not simultaneously on a single penis. Sometimes refers to masturbation in general can simply be shortened to wielding. you can hear this term often used by pussypoos
"What hand to you use?"
"I dual wield!"
"Pussypoos came over and dual wielded me for three hours while I looked at Sports 11"
"I dual wield!"
"Pussypoos came over and dual wielded me for three hours while I looked at Sports 11"
by Friendo4Sports11 November 19, 2008
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When a guy talks on the phone while urinating.
The act of talking or texting with a phone in one hand and a urinating penis in the other.
The act of talking or texting with a phone in one hand and a urinating penis in the other.
Phone conversation:
Caller: It sounds like you're in the restroom. Want me to call you back?
Guy: Nah, it's cool I'm dual wielding.
Caller: It sounds like you're in the restroom. Want me to call you back?
Guy: Nah, it's cool I'm dual wielding.
by Dadz February 24, 2012
After being snubbed at the club, Ricky and Byron went back to their dorm room for a good dual wielding.
by Doity Hairy July 22, 2008
Usually a line to make fun of Microsoft/Xbox fanboys when they get too full of themselves. "Teh dual wielding" literally refers to one of the features in Halo 2 that wasn't in the original Halo, in which you can hold two guns at the same time. Xbox and/or Halo fanboys really thought this was teriffic, and sometimes even say it's the best improvment or feature of the game. Non-Microsoft/Xbox fanboys tried to point out that the dual wielding of weapons can be found in games much earlier than Halo, but no one really listened. Now, people generally quote in fictional situations with them saying lines containing "teh dual wielding" to effectively portray how pathetically unwavering their faith is in Halo 2's "innovations".
Xbox Fanboy: LOL!! U TEH STUPID N00B GAMECUBE FANBOY FAGG!! HALO 2 PWNZ UR SHIT METROID LOL PWNED!!!!111ONE11
Me: Halo 2 isn't that great. Maybe you should really look into other games a little more seriously before you become so judgemenal.
Xbox Fanboy: But...but...teh dual wielding...*cries*
Me: Halo 2 isn't that great. Maybe you should really look into other games a little more seriously before you become so judgemenal.
Xbox Fanboy: But...but...teh dual wielding...*cries*
by KingNothing September 22, 2005
by kittymarie April 6, 2007