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handed

American

[han-did] / ˈhæn dɪd /

adjective

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

two-handed backhand; a four-handed piano work.
using a particular hand (usually used in combination).

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

a three-handed game of poker.
manned; staffed (usually used in combination).

-handed British

adjective

having a hand or hands as specified

broad-handed
a four-handed game of cards
made as specified for either left- or right-hand operation or positioning

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of handed

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

Example Sentences

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Coincidentally, I’m sure, a UAE government-backed company handed World Liberty a $2 billion investment in its stablecoin.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Dairy Queen envisions the bots helping free up staff to review orders in kitchens before they are handed off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Prosecutors had sought a three-year prison term, but the judges handed down a lower sentence while noting the "absence of severe harm to victims", The Korea Herald reported.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Warren 5, La Mirada 1: The Bears handed a rare league defeat to La Mirada.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Cassie handed you a pile of pamphlets describing community clubs and teams.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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