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 bodies were then transported by airplane to Mexico City and handed over to the General Prosecutor's Office.

From Barron's

With Adams and Murphy convincing Berard that he would get his money back by suing the original builder of the house, he gradually handed over everything he had for needless work.

From BBC

The European governing body said further punishment could be handed out once that investigation is completed.

From BBC

No northern hemisphere team has been handed the biggest set of long-haul fixtures possible - playing Argentina, South Africa and New Zealand on successive weekends - with matches tending to be grouped for relative proximity.

From BBC

She said she could review the case now, based on evidence police handed over in 2019, or the family could wait until detectives have considered the "fresh" information they say they have found.

From BBC