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
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Smith saw limited action in the first half and had four receptions for 40 yards, including a one-handed, 18-yard catch on the opening possession.
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CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
Later Punch would finally ignite the Schollmaier Arena crowd with a one-handed slam dunk in transition.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Tsitsipas was an alternate for the event, hailed even more so than Medvedev and Zverev as the Next Big Thing with his highlight-reel attack and flowing one-handed backhand.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Olave made another one-handed grab right in front of our sideline.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The screen automatically rotates, so lefties and righties (or the ambidextrous) can take advantage of one-handed reading.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Paul used his family’s wealth to commission one-handed piano works from Ravel, Prokofiev, Richard Strauss, Benjamin Britten, and at least fourteen other composers.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Each week, social media has buzzed with his latest one-handed reception or shape-shifting juke.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Junior wideout Gavin Marzouki made a one-handed grab for a nine-yard touchdown reception, as Dexter Southfield took a 14-3 lead into the break.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
Later Punch would finally ignite the Schollmaier Arena crowd with a one-handed slam dunk in transition.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Tsitsipas was an alternate for the event, hailed even more so than Medvedev and Zverev as the Next Big Thing with his highlight-reel attack and flowing one-handed backhand.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Olave made another one-handed grab right in front of our sideline.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The screen automatically rotates, so lefties and righties (or the ambidextrous) can take advantage of one-handed reading.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Paul used his family’s wealth to commission one-handed piano works from Ravel, Prokofiev, Richard Strauss, Benjamin Britten, and at least fourteen other composers.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Each week, social media has buzzed with his latest one-handed reception or shape-shifting juke.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Junior wideout Gavin Marzouki made a one-handed grab for a nine-yard touchdown reception, as Dexter Southfield took a 14-3 lead into the break.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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“One-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-handed. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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