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handed

v. · adj.
US //ˈhændəd// UK //hˈændɪd// hand·ed
  1. 1 gave something to someone (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    gave something to someone using your hand.

    the past tense of 'hand', meaning to have delivered or passed an object to another person physically.

    Example

    He handed the keys to his sister before he left for work.

    Example

    The witness handed the folder to the judge, who examined the documents in silence before continuing the hearing.

  2. 2 having specific hands (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    used in words like 'left-handed' to describe which hand you use or how many hands you have.

    used in combination to form adjectives describing the number, type, or preference of hands.

    Example

    The shop sells special scissors for left-handed students.

    Example

    The factory was designed for two-handed operation to ensure that workers kept both hands away from the dangerous machinery during the press cycle.

    Usage

    Always used as part of a compound word with a hyphen.

Origin

From hand + -ed.

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