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one–man
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
one–man
(adjective)
one–man band
(noun)
one–man
adjective
one–man
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of ONE–MAN
always used before a noun
1
:
done, performed, or controlled by one person
a
one-man
job/show/play/business
This is strictly a
one-man
operation.
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2
:
designed for one person
a
one-man
kayak/tent
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