handed

hand·ed | \ ˈhan-dəd

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Definition of handed

1 : having a hand or hands especially of a specified kind or number —usually used in combinationa large-handed man

2 : using a specified hand or number of hands —used in combinationright-handeda one-handed catch

Examples of handed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The clerk activated a panic alarm and the man fled the store empty-handed. — Washington Post, "Crime reports for Anne Arundel and Howard counties and for Annapolis," 4 Dec. 2019 Meanwhile, nuclear physicists around the world set to work looking for errors in the Hungarians' work, and have come up empty-handed over the past few years. — Ryan Prior, CNN, "A 'no-brainer Nobel Prize': Hungarian scientists may have found a fifth force of nature," 22 Nov. 2019 So don’t be caught empty-handed when popping in for a party or event this season. — Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com, "10 holiday host gifts to guarantee you’ll be invited back," 15 Nov. 2019 Urban was nominated for two awards at the 2019 CMAs -- entertainer of the year and male vocalist of the year -- but went home empty-handed. — Chris Payne, Billboard, "Keith Urban Gets Emotional for Stripped-Down 'We Were' Performance at the 2019 CMA Awards," 13 Nov. 2019 This gorgeous gift for your host Don't show up to your Thanksgiving feast empty-handed. — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, "21 things you need to buy before Thanksgiving," 13 Nov. 2019 Texas Take: Get the latest news on Texas politics sent directly to your inbox every weekday Abbott didn’t come home empty-handed. — Allie Morris, ExpressNews.com, "Buc-ee’s gift box, whiskey among Abbott’s Texas-themed gifts for Japanese dignitaries," 31 Oct. 2019 Showing up to a party empty-handed is the first no-no of Houseguest Etiquette 101. — Glamour, "The 36 Best Hostess Gifts That Actually Feel Special," 28 Oct. 2019 Follow these tips to make sure every guest goes home happy, and no one leaves empty-handed (or empty-bellied). — Juliet Izon, Good Housekeeping, "How to Host the Perfect White Elephant Party," 17 Oct. 2019

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“Handed.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handed. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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More Definitions for handed

handed

hand·ed | \ ˈhan-dəd

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Kids Definition of handed

: using a particular hand or number of hands left-handed a one-handed catch

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hand·ed | \ ˈhan-dəd

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Medical Definition of handed

1 : having a hand or hands especially of a specified kind or number —usually used in combination a large-handed man

2 : using a specified hand or number of hands —used in combination right-handed

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