handed

1 of 2

adjective

hand·ed ˈhan-dəd

Synonyms of handed

: having a hand or hands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

a large-handed man

: using a specified hand or number of hands

—used in combination

right-handed

a one-handed catch

handed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of hand entry 2

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Ross started the second-half scoring, too, with another two handed flush off a pass from Demary, who started the fast break chance with his second steal of the game. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 The Chiefs have operated short-handed but look to get back players like wide receiver Rashee Rice and offensive tackle Jaylon Moore, who missed last week with injuries. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026 David Moore, who fields the short-field punts precisely because he’s supposed to be sure-handed, muffed one. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026 Jawhar Jordan could be elevated from the practice squad to help fill out the short-handed running back room. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handed

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First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Kids Definition

handed

adjective

hand·ed ˈhan-dəd

: having or using such or so many hands

a right-handed person

handedness noun

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handed

adjective

hand·ed ˈhan-dəd

: having a hand or hands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

a large-handed man

: using a specified hand or number of hands

—used in combination

right-handed

handed

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handed

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