Phrase Hound found 133 phrases and 64 compound words that contain handed. The most common are listed below. Open handed in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 133
- left-handedUsing one's left hand in preference to, or more skillfully than, one's right.
- right handedAlternative form of right-handed.
- red-handedShowing clear evidence of guilt; in the act of wrongdoing.
- handed outsimple past and past participle of hand out
- handed downsimple past and past participle of hand down
- single-handedWithout help from others; unassisted.
- one-handedHaving only one hand.
- double-handedInvolving both hands.
- heavy-handedClumsy; awkward.
- light-handedGentle; benign and with minimal intervention.
- two-handedUsing or designed for use by both hands at once.
- cow handedawkward
- full-handedCarrying something, especially something valuable, such as a gift.
- loose-handedWith open hand (as opposed to a fist).
- four-handedAlternative form of fourhanded (Having four hands).
- Hundred-handedOf the Hekatonkheires, three giants of Greek mythology who helped Zeus overthrow the Titans.
- short-handedAlternative form of shorthanded: Lacking sufficient staff or people, as for normal or efficient operations.
- strong-handedHaving hands that are strong; by extension, Strong, mighty
- open-handedDone with the hand open rather than clenched
- high-handedUsing power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.
- side-handedSideways from the hand.
- weak-handedHaving or involving hands that are weak or infirm.
- cack-handedClumsy; inept.
- level-handedEven-handed; fair and balanced.
- well-handedSkillful at manual tasks.
Compound words 64
- shorthandedLacking sufficient staff or people, as for normal or efficient operations.
- evenhandedFair and impartial; unbiased; just.
- emptyhandedWith nothing in one's hands.
- secondhandedSecondhand.
- freehandedOpenhanded; generous.
- barehandedWith bare hands.
- lefthandedAlternative spelling of left-handed: Using one's left hand in preference to, or more skillfully than, one's right.
- fourhandedHaving four hands; quadrumanous.
- doublehandedRequiring or using a crew consisting of two people.
- hardhandedForceful, excessive, draconian, or abusive.