barehanded
adjective and adverb (barehanded; also bare-handed)
Everyday
Using only your hands, without gloves, tools or weapons. tree →
In the lessons
In stories: he caught the fish barehanded; fought the beast barehanded. In safety: don't touch broken glass or hot things barehanded. Phrases: catch barehanded.
Examples
- He caught the ball barehanded. tree →
- She picked up the nettles barehanded and got stung. tree →
- Never pick up broken glass barehanded. tree →
- The hero fought the wolf barehanded. tree →
- Grandad catches crabs barehanded. tree →
- It was so cold that working barehanded hurt. tree →
Note
Written barehanded or bare-handed. "Bare" (uncovered), not "bear" (the animal) — homophones.
On Mova
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