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one-handed

American

[wuhn-han-did] / ˈwʌnˈhæn dɪd /

adjective

having or using only one hand.

The left fielder made a one-handed catch of the fly ball.

adverb

with one hand.

to drive one-handed.

Etymology

Origin of one-handed

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

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one-handed

It came first with his legs then he showed swift reactions to save one-handed to his left.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Rory Dowse said when they initially contacted the exam board told them they had already been considering one-handed music for Grades 1-5.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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

Smart whipped a one-handed bounce pass to the cutting 41-year-old who finished with a soaring dunk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

I watch as, one-handed, Caesar eats like he’s starving.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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