single-hander

noun

sin·​gle-hand·​er ˌsiŋ-gəl-ˈhan-dər How to pronounce single-hander (audio)
: a person who sails single-handed

Examples of single-hander in a Sentence

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Do it to his backhand, which lacks the necessary slice and chip defence to prevent him from having to hit uncomfortable balls (a skill cultivated by Lorenzo Musetti, Dominic Thiem, Stan Wawrinka, and just about any other successful single-hander) and things can get ugly. Ben Burrows, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of single-hander was in 1946

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“Single-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single-hander. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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