barehanded
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bare·hand·ed
(bâr′hăn′dĭd)adv. & adj.
With no covering on the hands: barehanded boxing.
bare′hand′ed·ness n.
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barehanded
(ˌbɛəˈhændɪd)adv, adj
1. without weapons, tools, etc
2. with hands uncovered
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bare•hand•ed
(ˈbɛərˈhæn dɪd)adj., adv.
1. with hands uncovered.
2. without the necessary tools, weapons, or other means.
[1400–50]
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Adj. | 1. | barehanded - with bare hands; "fought barehanded" unarmed - (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms; "went alone and unarmed"; "unarmed peasants were shot down"; "unarmed vehicles" |
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