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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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Early in the second quarter, James gave the fans even more to cheer about, catching a high lob pass from Marcus Smart and throwing down a one-handed dunk to oohs and aahs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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 hit Hines in stride on a 46-yard bomb, then found senior Jaden Richardson in the corner of the end zone for a stunning, one-handed score.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Pope might feel unlucky to have fallen to Marnus Labuschagne's breathtaking one-handed catch at second slip, but this was yet another failure against Australia.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

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

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