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

In the book, a man known only as the Shepherd, a one-handed, somewhat insane preacher, starts turning the masses of King’s Landing against the Targaryens — and their dragons. — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

As a third control option beyond the buttons and the touch screen, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 supports one-handed gestures. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Out of the frame, Koehn watched as the 24-year-old ran, spraying fire one-handed in his wake. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026

Arguably the top play so far came when the sophomore made a one-handed touchdown catch on a wheel route. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 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