one-handed

[ wuhn-han-did ]

adjective

1. having or using only one hand:

   The left fielder made a one-handed catch of the fly ball.

adverb

1. with one hand:

   to drive one-handed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-handed¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Federer - known for his effortless movement, his elegant one-handed backhand and calm aura - could not do the same to Nadal at his favoured Slam.

From BBC

There was also Motie’s catch and a sensational one-handed grab at slip by Buttler, who gave up the gloves and dropped down to number three as he finally took the field in England’s white-ball rebuild.

From BBC

“I may have overreacted and caught him a little off guard, but an overtime one-handed catch like that, it brought me out of my seat.”

From Los Angeles Times

Another amazing one-handed touchdown and Saquon Barkley pulling off a stunning new move were two of the plays of the night on another entertaining Sunday.

From BBC

Minnesota's Andrew van Ginkel produced one of the plays of the day with an incredible one-handed interception he returned for a touchdown as the Vikings battered the New York Giants 28-6.

From BBC