one-handed

American  

[wuhn-han-did] / ˈwʌnˈhæn dɪd /

adjective

1. having or using only one hand.

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

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adverb

1. with one hand.

   to drive one-handed.

Etymology

Origin of one-handed

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

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one-handed

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

That was a tough one-handed chance at short fine leg and the drop by Katherine Fraser at deep mid-wicket when Dunkley had 43 was also far from easy.

From BBC ● Jun. 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

Sengun appeared to punctuate the season-saving win with a one-handed dunk over James with 40.6 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026

I hold Midnight as Perkins helps Caesar, one-handed, climb into the saddle.

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