handed

[ han-did ]

adjective

1. having or involving a hand or hands (usually used in combination):

   two-handed backhand; a four-handed piano work.

2. using a particular hand (usually used in combination):

   right-handed.

3. having, requiring, or with the number of people, workers, or players indicated (usually used in combination):

   a three-handed game of poker.

4. manned; staffed (usually used in combination).

-handed

adjective

1. having a hand or hands as specified

   broad-handed

   a four-handed game of cards

2. made as specified for either left- or right-hand operation or positioning

Word History and Origins

Origin of handed¹

First recorded in 1520–30; hand + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The court heard Irwin was handed a suspended prison sentence late last year for repeatedly hitting Miss Render with a wooden rolling pin, and slapping and strangling her.

From BBC

These two teams are the 'City slayers' who handed Manchester City back-to-back defeats before the international break.

From BBC

When Prescott became deputy PM in 1997, he was also handed a very large portfolio as secretary of state for the new Department for the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

From BBC

So this means that technically, if either Netanyahu or Gallant sets foot in any of the signatory countries they must be arrested and handed over to the court.

From BBC

The fifth-grader batted it over to his father, who pounced on it, stood up and handed it back to his son.

From Los Angeles Times