one-hand·ed | \ ˈwən-ˈhan-dəd 
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\Definition of one-handed
1 : having or using only one hand
could beat him up one-handed
2a : designed for or requiring the use of only one hand
b : effected by the use of only one hand
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one-handed
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of one-handed
: done using only one hand
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The first known use of one-handed was in the 15th century
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