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

Thiero’s towering, one-handed dunk over two Golden State defenders provided a highlight in the Lakers’ otherwise forgettable 124-98 preseason loss to the Warriors at Chase Center on Tuesday. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Chism's one-handed grab had to have a celebration that met the moment. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The Knights have lost two games after opponents came up with one-handed, game-winning catches in the closing seconds, making Friday’s blowout setback a bit of an aberration. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are both optimized for the standard one-handed and two-handed use mechanisms you're used to with a slab of glass. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 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