handed

American  

[han-did] / ˈhæn dɪd /

adjective

1. having or involving a hand or hands (usually used in combination).

   two-handed backhand; a four-handed piano work.

2. using a particular hand (usually used in combination).

   right-handed.

3. having, requiring, or with the number of people, workers, or players indicated (usually used in combination).

   a three-handed game of poker.

4. manned; staffed (usually used in combination).

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-handed British  

adjective

1. having a hand or hands as specified

   broad-handed

   a four-handed game of cards

2. made as specified for either left- or right-hand operation or positioning

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Etymology

Origin of handed

First recorded in 1520–30; hand + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The man who had just handed Levi to me was in the group.

From Literature

Sean pointed up as he tore a bit of dulse in two and handed me half.

From Literature

Visitors are handed a sturdy cocktail menu featuring signature cocktails and mocktails and “light fare” for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal

In that game, the Pistons were handed two technicals, a pair of ejections and nine games’ worth of suspensions, adding to the NBA’s longest disciplinary record.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ritchie directed the first two episodes and then handed off the reins, but his signature style is infused through the series.

From Los Angeles Times