Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Employing one hand. See
dactylology .
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Examples
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Flipping up with a one-hand backward push-up, Azrael spun on that hand, legs whirring like helicopter blades, before his chest hit the floor in an exaggerated worm, and the next thing Celeste knew he was back on his feet, hands and feet a graceful blur of syncopated motion.
Surrender the Dark L. A. Banks 2011
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Oh and I agree that a lady who can one-hand turkey fry is hot.
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Three person inflatable held me, gear, and young son, put pointy end behind me, use ping-pong paddles for easy and one-hand use, and you can troll fast enough to use any lure you like, rowing backwards.
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Flipping up with a one-hand backward push-up, Azrael spun on that hand, legs whirring like helicopter blades, before his chest hit the floor in an exaggerated worm, and the next thing Celeste knew he was back on his feet, hands and feet a graceful blur of syncopated motion.
Surrender the Dark L. A. Banks 2011
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A new handle and lock system features one-hand operation, low handle placement, and automatic locking.
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Nothing hotter than a lady who can one-hand turkey fry.
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The throttling one-hand slam in the waning seconds of the quarter had the Magic's bench so exhilarated that Van Gundy had to shove a few of his own players back who had made their way onto the court in celebration.
Sixers rally, steal Game 1 from Magic on Iguodala's jumper 2009
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Three person inflatable held me, gear, and young son, put pointy end behind me, use ping-pong paddles for easy and one-hand use, and you can troll fast enough to use any lure you like, rowing backwards.
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Finally, the big swivel wheels are necessary not only to navigate through rough terrain such as sidewalks and steps, but also for one-hand manoeuverability.
ProWomanProLife » They’re big. They’re bulky. They’re part of life 2009
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Three possessions later Howard would answer, beating O'Neal down the floor for a monstrous one-hand dunk.
USATODAY.com 2008
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