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

Italy captain Harry Manenti ramped Jamie Overton only for keeper Buttler to leap and take a stunning one-handed grab at full stretch.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

They mouth thank you as they spear a noodle one-handed, already fielding another call from the office.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

He knocked down two three pointers and slammed a one-handed transition dunk to elicit a roar from the crowd that welcomed back a son they watched grow up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Doncic whipped a one-handed behind-the-back pass across the court to Gabe Vincent, who re-directed it to Hachimura.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

He began a trick even more pointless: a one-handed half-dollar-to-penny transformation, but with his two quarters.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman