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

Rashid Williams added 86 yards on six receptions and caught a pair of touchdowns, including a one-handed highlight at the front pylon to put the hosts up by three possessions. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The Ostand phone case features a secure grip design that improves control during one-handed use, movement, outdoor runs, and sweaty-hand scenarios. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

In 1991, eight of the ATP Tour top 10 used a one-handed backhand. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The one-handed nature of the catch was nothing more than a necessity considering how Hamilton had held him. — Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 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