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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

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jan. 31, 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

Brown immediately was replaced by Perry, whose defensive inattentiveness quickly reemerged when Ward beat him off the dribble for a one-handed dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

Starc returned after lunch, Jacks edged and, for the second time in the match, Labuschagne swooped low to his left to claim a sensational one-handed grab.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

He drove one-handed, holding my hand on the seat.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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