handed
Americanadjective
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having or involving a hand or hands (usually used in combination).
two-handed backhand; a four-handed piano work.
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using a particular hand (usually used in combination).
right-handed.
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having, requiring, or with the number of people, workers, or players indicated (usually used in combination).
a three-handed game of poker.
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manned; staffed (usually used in combination).
adjective
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having a hand or hands as specified
broad-handed
a four-handed game of cards
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made as specified for either left- or right-hand operation or positioning
Etymology
Origin of handed
Example Sentences
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He handed his cellphone to one of them, San Diegan John Lane, who said he’s been going south of the border for nine years.
From Los Angeles Times
Checks by officers established the identity of the brown and white spaniel who was handed back to her "very happy" owners.
From BBC
But that didn’t square with a Jan. 9 memo handed down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that calls for AI labs to amend their defense contracts to allow “any lawful use” of their technology.
From MarketWatch
Trial judge Mr Justice Moses handed Huntley two life terms and ruled that he would serve a minimum of 40 years in prison before being considered for release.
From BBC
The were each handed a 12-month prison term suspended for a year.
From BBC
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