Freehand

adj, adv, verb

adj, adv, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To conduct a procedure involving use of the hands without any helping device or guide.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Drawn using the hand without any helping device. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    done by hand without mechanical aids or devices wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Using the hand without any helping device. not-comparable

    "The grafts were cut freehand with a large knife, which made it difficult to standardize the thickness, in spite of instruments created especially for the purpose."

  2. 2
    Without using the hands; hands-free. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms
freehandedbluntcandiddirectfree handfree-acting

Example

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"The grafts were cut freehand with a large knife, which made it difficult to standardize the thickness, in spite of instruments created especially for the purpose."

Etymology

From free + hand.

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