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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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.
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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
The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Busy moms and young kids alike will love that this under-$20 turntable displays snacks in an easily accessible way, and can be used one-handed.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Boutte had three catches for 75 yards and made an incredible one-handed touchdown grab that proved to be the knockout blow in the fourth quarter.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
His diving, one-handed catch in the end zone gave the Patriots sufficient cushion to breeze to victory in what was a closer game than it will be remembered for.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
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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
The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Busy moms and young kids alike will love that this under-$20 turntable displays snacks in an easily accessible way, and can be used one-handed.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Boutte had three catches for 75 yards and made an incredible one-handed touchdown grab that proved to be the knockout blow in the fourth quarter.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
His diving, one-handed catch in the end zone gave the Patriots sufficient cushion to breeze to victory in what was a closer game than it will be remembered for.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
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“One-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-handed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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