handed Definition and Meaning in English (handed definition)

adjective
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Handed definition: Possessing hands or a hand of a specified type, often used in compound adjectives to describe a person's dominant hand or the number of hands required.

Definitions of Handed

  1. 1adjective

    Possessing hands or a hand of a specified type, often used in compound adjectives to describe a person's dominant hand or the number of hands required.

  2. 2verb

    The past participle of 'hand', meaning to pass, give, or deliver something to someone.

Example Sentences

casual

“He is a left-handed batsman.”

business

“The document was handed to the committee.”

casual

“Prizes were handed out to all participants.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivehand
third person singularhands
present participlehanding
agent nounhandler
adjectivehandy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

handed downphrasal_verb

To pass something, such as knowledge or property, from one generation to the next.

handed overphrasal_verb

To give control or possession of something to someone else.

handed outphrasal_verb

To distribute something to a group of people.

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What is the meaning of Handed in English?▼
Handed definition: Possessing hands or a hand of a specified type, often used in compound adjectives to describe a person's dominant hand or the number of hands required.
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'Handed' translates to 'handed' in English. Handed definition: Possessing hands or a hand of a specified type, often used in compound adjectives to describe a person's dominant hand or the number of hands required.
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