Up-handed

adj, adv

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of uphanded. alt-of, alternative

    "The R for Richard is not a firm, steady up-handed stroke for the curl at the top; and the end of the n, in Craven, is unfinished, weak, and imperfect."

Adverb
  1. 1
    By raising the hands.

    "The lighter sledges are used ' ' up-handed, " that is, for lifting and striking in a circular arc simply, over the work."

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"The R for Richard is not a firm, steady up-handed stroke for the curl at the top; and the end of the n, in Craven, is unfinished, weak, and imperfect."

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