one-handed
Americanadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of one-handed
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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It came first with his legs then he showed swift reactions to save one-handed to his left.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
At one point, Wembanyama threw down a one-handed alley-oop while a defender was hanging on his other arm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
He reached behind him to make a one-handed catch from Nico Iamaleava.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Salt's one-handed effort dismissed India's Ishan Kishan on 80 from 38 balls in the 16th over, after which Sunrisers were unable to kick on further on a flat pitch perfect for batting.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
He drove one-handed, eating potato chips with the other.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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