one-handed
Americanadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of one-handed
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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Rory Dowse said when they initially contacted the exam board told them they had already been considering one-handed music for Grades 1-5.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
That was a tough one-handed chance at short fine leg and the drop by Katherine Fraser at deep mid-wicket when Dunkley had 43 was also far from easy.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
At one point, Wembanyama threw down a one-handed alley-oop while a defender was hanging on his other arm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
He reached behind him to make a one-handed catch from Nico Iamaleava.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
I keep my plate, toss my drink, and pull myself atop the shed one-handed before clambering onto the sloped roof of the house.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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