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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The teams have combined for seven attempts at goal, but thanks to a few one-handed saves by goalkeepers, the match remains scoreless.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Samsung packs flagship-level performance into a more manageable size, pairing a powerful processor, Galaxy AI features, excellent cameras, and a gorgeous display in a sleek design that's easy to use one-handed.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Instead, she is forced to use a rigid, one-handed pushing motion from her chest just to get the ball to the rim.
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Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Flemings is especially potent with the ball in his right hand, getting into pick-and-rolls with pace and zipping one-handed, crosscourt passes while going full speed.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
His one-handed stop from a prone position on Maxim De Cuyper's point-blank shot early in the second half should rank among the highlight saves of the tournament — and De Cuyper was denied yet again by Beiranvand on a golden opportunity in the 86th minute.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Samsung packs flagship-level performance into a more manageable size, pairing a powerful processor, Galaxy AI features, excellent cameras, and a gorgeous display in a sleek design that's easy to use one-handed.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Instead, she is forced to use a rigid, one-handed pushing motion from her chest just to get the ball to the rim.
—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Flemings is especially potent with the ball in his right hand, getting into pick-and-rolls with pace and zipping one-handed, crosscourt passes while going full speed.
—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
His one-handed stop from a prone position on Maxim De Cuyper's point-blank shot early in the second half should rank among the highlight saves of the tournament — and De Cuyper was denied yet again by Beiranvand on a golden opportunity in the 86th minute.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
This one-handed roping was fun.
—
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
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“One-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-handed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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