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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Fennell had written Heathcliff’s one-handed pickup into the script.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The 23-year-old has recorded one of the most memorable plays of the Patriots’ postseason, catching a 32-yard, one-handed touchdown in the 28-16 divisional-round win over Houston.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Moss runs play after play for him, and Siler — who showed off several nifty low post moves against Caldwell Community, including a roaring one-handed dunk that caused the opposing coach to run on the court to call timeout — has made a big jump.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Irina went on to be ranked fourth in the Soviet Union and became known for her one-handed backhand.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Doncic played a role in both clutch shots, first whipping a one-handed pass behind his back across the court to Gabe Vincent, who shoveled the ball with one hand to Hachimura.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
With Seattle looking to build on an early lead over the Los Angeles Rams, Smith-Njigba hauled in a wild one-handed grab to put his team in the red zone.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
With Miami facing a second-and-3 from the Notre Dame 20-yard line, Daniels hauled in a pass from quarterback Carson Beck, leaping for a one-handed grab between a pair of Notre Dame defenders — defensive backs Adon Shuler and Leonard Moore — for a spectacular 20-yard touchdown.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The one-handed snag by Boutte put the Patriots up 28-16 in the fourth quarter in a win over the Houston Texans.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The 23-year-old has recorded one of the most memorable plays of the Patriots’ postseason, catching a 32-yard, one-handed touchdown in the 28-16 divisional-round win over Houston.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Moss runs play after play for him, and Siler — who showed off several nifty low post moves against Caldwell Community, including a roaring one-handed dunk that caused the opposing coach to run on the court to call timeout — has made a big jump.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Irina went on to be ranked fourth in the Soviet Union and became known for her one-handed backhand.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Doncic played a role in both clutch shots, first whipping a one-handed pass behind his back across the court to Gabe Vincent, who shoveled the ball with one hand to Hachimura.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
With Seattle looking to build on an early lead over the Los Angeles Rams, Smith-Njigba hauled in a wild one-handed grab to put his team in the red zone.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
With Miami facing a second-and-3 from the Notre Dame 20-yard line, Daniels hauled in a pass from quarterback Carson Beck, leaping for a one-handed grab between a pair of Notre Dame defenders — defensive backs Adon Shuler and Leonard Moore — for a spectacular 20-yard touchdown.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The one-handed snag by Boutte put the Patriots up 28-16 in the fourth quarter in a win over the Houston Texans.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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“One-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-handed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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