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.

---

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

James had a thunderous one-handed dunk off a lob from Austin Reaves in transition with 7:42 remaining in the third quarter that put the Lakers up by 17 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Anchored by a one-handed backhand that kept Djokovic guessing and an improved serve, Musetti held off his opponent to move within touching distance of a first Australian Open semi-final.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

He failed to deliver again, gone for 17 with Labuschagne taking a stunning one-handed catch at full stretch in the slips, again off Cummins.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

“It’s amazing how much freedom your parents give you,” I pant hurriedly, attempting and failing to return the one-handed signs.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer