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

Recent Examples on the Web

Nico Collins then pushed the lead to 31-9 midway through the third quarter with a spectacular one-handed TD catch from Stroud from 13 yards out. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026

Another a lunging, one-handed grab for a first down on 3rd and 10. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Dakorien Moore made a one-handed, 11-yard catch in the back-left corner of the end zone while being covered by Ohio State’s Dominick Kelly midway through the third quarter to make it 31-14. — Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Dakorien Moore made a one-handed, 11-yard catch in the back left corner of the end zone while being covered by Ohio State's Dominick Kelly midway through the third quarter to make it 31-14. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for one-handed

• countermanded
• evenhanded
• reprimanded
• underhanded
• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded
• remanded
• unbranded