one-handed

[wuhn-han-did]

adjective

1. having or using only one hand.

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

adverb

1. with one hand.

   to drive one-handed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-handed¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Draisaitl rushed the net with teammate Corey Perry and appeared to be sending a frantic one-handed pass Perry’s way when the puck flicked off a Panther and redirected into the net.

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Matt Logan talks about the one-handed catch from his receiver and why he keeps playing Trinity League teams.

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Mason Lino's high kick rebounded back off O'Brien and the ball was quickly moved out to the right edge where Myers applied a super one-handed diving finish.

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For De Goede's try against New Zealand, Pelletier broke away and threw a ridiculous one-handed offload back inside to send the lock through a gap.

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This year's season has totalled 86 concerts featuring everyone from jazz singer Samara Joy to the world's only one-handed pianist, Nicholas McCarthy.

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