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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Baltimore would continue putting pressure on the Bills, and perhaps the biggest score of the night was Hopkins, the newest Ravens receiver, showing off catching ability with a one-handed snag for a 29-yard touchdown on his first target with his new team.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The one-handed catch was just one flashy component of an aerial attack that earned the Trojans (2-0) an 18-point advantage over Georgia Southern at halftime on their way to a 59-20 win on Saturday evening.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Daniels had the one-handed TD catch, and Marion drew a key pass interference call on UM’s game-winning drive.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Graco jogging strollers also feature adjustable reclining positions and canopies or one-handed folding mechanisms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
And with 12 seconds remaining in the first half, Beck completed a 20-yard touchdown pass to CJ Daniels, an LSU transfer who made a spectacular one-handed catch in the end zone.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Christian McCaffrey was in the backfield for 8-of-10 plays, capped by a one-handed touchdown catch on a Brock Purdy pass against Fred Warner’s tight coverage at the goal line.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Pascal was the receiver who made the highlight-reel, one-handed stab of Dart’s back shoulder touchdown throw against the Jets during the Giants’ first joint practice in Florham Park.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
The roars crescendoed in the bottom of the first as Tatis led off with a single, Tatis and Machado each stole a base and Merrill, after falling behind 0-2 against Sale, one-handed a two-run single into center field.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The one-handed catch was just one flashy component of an aerial attack that earned the Trojans (2-0) an 18-point advantage over Georgia Southern at halftime on their way to a 59-20 win on Saturday evening.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Daniels had the one-handed TD catch, and Marion drew a key pass interference call on UM’s game-winning drive.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Graco jogging strollers also feature adjustable reclining positions and canopies or one-handed folding mechanisms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
And with 12 seconds remaining in the first half, Beck completed a 20-yard touchdown pass to CJ Daniels, an LSU transfer who made a spectacular one-handed catch in the end zone.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Christian McCaffrey was in the backfield for 8-of-10 plays, capped by a one-handed touchdown catch on a Brock Purdy pass against Fred Warner’s tight coverage at the goal line.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Pascal was the receiver who made the highlight-reel, one-handed stab of Dart’s back shoulder touchdown throw against the Jets during the Giants’ first joint practice in Florham Park.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
The roars crescendoed in the bottom of the first as Tatis led off with a single, Tatis and Machado each stole a base and Merrill, after falling behind 0-2 against Sale, one-handed a two-run single into center field.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“One-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-handed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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