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
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Of course, on another night, Miami’s CJ Daniels doesn’t make a one-handed touchdown grab after beating Moore with a double move and Shuler seizing up.
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
On a go route down the sideline, Reese threaded a ball between two defenders, and Bailey came down with a one-handed grab in the end zone that sent the Golden Eagles sideline into a frenzy.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The fan has since been banned indefinitely from NFL stadiums after hitting both Jackson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who caught a one-handed touchdown on his first reception with the Ravens.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There's also an incoming redesign for the Photos app, a new one-handed mode for the Camera app, more dynamic lock screen options, improvements to Messages, and many other features.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The one-handed catch was just one flashy component of an aerial attack that earned the Trojans (2-0) an 18-point advantage over Georgia Southern at halftime on their way to a 59-20 win on Saturday evening.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Daniels had the one-handed TD catch, and Marion drew a key pass interference call on UM’s game-winning drive.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Graco jogging strollers also feature adjustable reclining positions and canopies or one-handed folding mechanisms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
And with 12 seconds remaining in the first half, Beck completed a 20-yard touchdown pass to CJ Daniels, an LSU transfer who made a spectacular one-handed catch in the end zone.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
On a go route down the sideline, Reese threaded a ball between two defenders, and Bailey came down with a one-handed grab in the end zone that sent the Golden Eagles sideline into a frenzy.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The fan has since been banned indefinitely from NFL stadiums after hitting both Jackson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who caught a one-handed touchdown on his first reception with the Ravens.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There's also an incoming redesign for the Photos app, a new one-handed mode for the Camera app, more dynamic lock screen options, improvements to Messages, and many other features.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The one-handed catch was just one flashy component of an aerial attack that earned the Trojans (2-0) an 18-point advantage over Georgia Southern at halftime on their way to a 59-20 win on Saturday evening.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Daniels had the one-handed TD catch, and Marion drew a key pass interference call on UM’s game-winning drive.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Graco jogging strollers also feature adjustable reclining positions and canopies or one-handed folding mechanisms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
And with 12 seconds remaining in the first half, Beck completed a 20-yard touchdown pass to CJ Daniels, an LSU transfer who made a spectacular one-handed catch in the end zone.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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“One-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-handed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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