Used in a Sentence

one-handed

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for one-handed.

Editorial note

Entering a vehicle is improved by one-handed, spring-assisted collapse levers in the handle.

Examples12
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Performed using only one hand.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of one-handed gathered in one view.

adjective

Performed using only one hand.

adjective

Having only one hand.

adjective

Designed for use with one hand

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for one-handed.

adjective

Performed using only one hand.

adjective

Having only one hand.

adjective

Designed for use with one hand

adjective

That uses one hand.

Example sentences

1

Entering a vehicle is improved by one-handed, spring-assisted collapse levers in the handle.

2

Shooting your cursor to the beginning or end of a line becomes something you can do one-handed.

3

On an iPhone 6+ (where you have less of a hold on the phone one-handed anyway), that's a big deal.

4

The last phone that was (barely) usable one-handed for me was the original Moto X.

5

All other things being equal, one-handed backhand can generate more pace than a double-hander.

6

Definitely see how it would be easier to drop if you're using it one-handed.

7

Forward and backward on both sides so I can turn pages one-handed with either hand while I'm holding it.

8

There might be better one-handed keyboards out there for programming, but I'm a little sour on the whole idea.

9

If s/he is a really good friend, just go for the one-handed hug.

10

I have fairly average-sized hands, and my Z3C is nearing the limit of what I can comfortably use one-handed.

11

This seems like a very interesting subject but the analysis seems very one-handed.

12

Though I've never used the Twiddler, I did spend about a year using a different one-handed keyboard due to injury.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use one-handed in a sentence?

Entering a vehicle is improved by one-handed, spring-assisted collapse levers in the handle.

What does one-handed mean?

Performed using only one hand.

What part of speech is one-handed?

one-handed is commonly used as adjective.