one-handed
adjective
one-hand·ed
ˈwən-ˈhan-dəd 
1
: having or using only one hand
could beat him up one-handed
2
a
: designed for or requiring the use of only one hand
b
: effected by the use of only one hand
Examples of one-handed in a Sentence
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This one-handed roping was fun.
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William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2026
Irina went on to be ranked fourth in the Soviet Union and became known for her one-handed backhand.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
His last passing attempt was nearly picked off by cornerback Kobee Minor, reaching out one-handed while covering Doubs in the middle of the field.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Fields made up for it with the play of the day, flipping the ball off-balance to running back Kenneth Walker, who made a one-handed catch in the flat to pull it in.
—Pete Sweeney
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Known for its one-handed fold and compact storage, this stroller is perfect for parents who want high-end functionality without the bulk.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Still, Fonseca idolized Kuerten so much that the teen once tried a one-handed backhand.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Everything about the Razr+ is against me opening it one-handed.
—Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
One of them was a highlight-reel, one-handed snag, where Taaffe sat underneath a route in zone coverage and elevated to pull it down with his right hand high above him.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2026
Irina went on to be ranked fourth in the Soviet Union and became known for her one-handed backhand.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
His last passing attempt was nearly picked off by cornerback Kobee Minor, reaching out one-handed while covering Doubs in the middle of the field.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Fields made up for it with the play of the day, flipping the ball off-balance to running back Kenneth Walker, who made a one-handed catch in the flat to pull it in.
—Pete Sweeney
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Known for its one-handed fold and compact storage, this stroller is perfect for parents who want high-end functionality without the bulk.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Still, Fonseca idolized Kuerten so much that the teen once tried a one-handed backhand.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Everything about the Razr+ is against me opening it one-handed.
—Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
One of them was a highlight-reel, one-handed snag, where Taaffe sat underneath a route in zone coverage and elevated to pull it down with his right hand high above him.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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“One-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-handed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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