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

His best moment was a one-handed flush of Vsevolod Ishchenko’s 50-foot lob pass. — Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Wilson, a former one-and-done college player at North Carolina, on Monday was the talk of the summer league after slamming down a forceful one-handed dunk in the fourth quarter. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Diners are then invited (wearing gloves) to do a one-handed snatch of the meat. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

The All Blacks replied in kind, with Roigard's second try from close passing and a one-handed offload by Barrett. — ABC News, 4 July 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