one-handed

American  

[wuhn-han-did] / ˈwʌnˈhæn dɪd /

adjective

1. having or using only one hand.

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

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adverb

1. with one hand.

   to drive one-handed.

Etymology

Origin of one-handed

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

James had a thunderous one-handed dunk off a lob from Austin Reaves in transition with 7:42 remaining in the third quarter that put the Lakers up by 17 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

With his backflips, one-handed cartwheels and quadruple-jumps galore, US figure skater Ilia Malinin's rip-roaring routines have proved a star attraction at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

They mouth thank you as they spear a noodle one-handed, already fielding another call from the office.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Doncic whipped a one-handed behind-the-back pass across the court to Gabe Vincent, who re-directed it to Hachimura.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Sohrab did an awkward one-handed climb, careful not to drop whatever it was he was holding.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram