one-hand·ed
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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-handed. Accessed 29 Jan. 2022.
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one-handed
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English 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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