Definition of single-handed
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: managed or done by one person or with one on a side
2
: working alone or unassisted by others
single-handed
adverbDefinition of single-handed (Entry 2 of 2)
: in a single-handed manner
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The first known use of single-handed was in 1585
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