What does single-handed mean?
Single-handed means Without help from others; unassisted..
Single-handed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Without help from others; unassisted..
Definitions by Sense
- Without help from others; unassisted.
- Using only one hand.
- Designed for only one hand.
- In a single-handed manner.
- simple past and past participle of single-hand
Example Sentences
It worked through from Swindon with a test train of 16 coaches and the new W.R. dynamometer car, the whole totalling 571 tons; this is one of the heaviest trains ever worked by a single-handed locomotive over the South Devon banks—in fact, it was competently restarted from a test stop on Dainton bank.
"Got those [sc. scars] with a broken bottle, arresting two toughs at once," he said, replacing his cap. "Run them in single-handed and had a set-to in the cell with them on top of it."
Synonyms for single-handed
Antonyms for single-handed
Related Words
Word Forms
- single handed
- singlehanded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for single-handed?
Common synonyms include by oneself, independent, unbacked, unsupported.
What is the opposite of single-handed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use single-handed in a sentence?
It worked through from Swindon with a test train of 16 coaches and the new W.R. dynamometer car, the whole totalling 571 tons; this is one of the heaviest trains ever worked by a single-handed locomotive over the South Devon banks—in fact, it was competently restarted from a test stop on Dainton bank.
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