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handed

adjective hand·ed \ˈhan-dəd\

Definition 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>

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15th century

HANDED Defined for Kids

adjective hand·ed \ˈhan-dəd\

: using a particular hand or number of hands <left-handed> <a one-handed catch>

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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>

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