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

Examples of one-handed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This one-handed roping was fun. — William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2026

Instead, she is forced to use a rigid, one-handed pushing motion from her chest just to get the ball to the rim. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

Irina went on to be ranked fourth in the Soviet Union and became known for her one-handed backhand. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

The teams have combined for seven attempts at goal, but thanks to a few one-handed saves by goalkeepers, the match remains scoreless. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for one-handed

• countermanded
• evenhanded
• reprimanded
• underhanded
• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded
• remanded
• unbranded