single-handed
adjective
1 single-handed
Unsupported by other people.
synonyms: unassisted, unbacked.
Roget 706: hindering etc. v.; obstructive, obstruent†; impeditive†, impedient†; intercipient†; prophylactic etc. (remedial) 662; impedimentary. in the way of, ... show more
Roget 87: one, sole, single, solitary, unitary; individual, apart, alone; kithless†. unaccompanied, unattended; solus [Lat.], single-handed; singular, ... show more
2 single-handed
Without help from others.
adverb
1 single-handed
Without assistance:
— I built this house single-handedly.
synonym: single-handedly.
Roget 705: easily etc. adj.; readily, smoothly, swimmingly, on easy terms, single-handed.
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