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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On March 24, there was one sequence when Jackson won the first rep only for Shelton to come back with a one-handed catch for a touchdown.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But Hurley turned to Reed inside and Ball ran out in transition for a one-handed dunk on the next possession.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
But Denys Kostyshyn narrowly missed a header in the top right corner of the net in the 15th minute, and Spokane goalkeeper Carlos Merancio Valdez stoned Kostyshyn from 10 yards with a one-handed save in the 50th minute.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
Wembanyama punctuated his season-high with a driving, one-handed dunk for his final points midway through the fourth quarter.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Beckham rekindled hype around his highlight reel talents with a one-handed touchdown catch at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic recently.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
It is made of 18/8 stainless steel and has a trigger-action lid that allows for one-handed use without leaks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Ivišić somehow sailed all the way to the basket for a monster one-handed jam, causing his teammates on the bench, including twin brother Tomislav, to jump around in celebration.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But Hurley turned to Reed inside and Ball ran out in transition for a one-handed dunk on the next possession.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
But Denys Kostyshyn narrowly missed a header in the top right corner of the net in the 15th minute, and Spokane goalkeeper Carlos Merancio Valdez stoned Kostyshyn from 10 yards with a one-handed save in the 50th minute.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
Wembanyama punctuated his season-high with a driving, one-handed dunk for his final points midway through the fourth quarter.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Beckham rekindled hype around his highlight reel talents with a one-handed touchdown catch at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic recently.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
It is made of 18/8 stainless steel and has a trigger-action lid that allows for one-handed use without leaks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Ivišić somehow sailed all the way to the basket for a monster one-handed jam, causing his teammates on the bench, including twin brother Tomislav, to jump around in celebration.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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“One-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-handed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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