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FREEHANDED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does freehanded mean?
• FREEHANDED (adjective)
The adjective FREEHANDED has 2 senses:
1. done by hand without mechanical aids or devices
2. given or giving freely
Familiarity information: FREEHANDED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Done by hand without mechanical aids or devices
Synonyms:
freehand; freehanded
Context example:
a freehand drawing
Similar:
original (being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Given or giving freely
Synonyms:
big; bighearted; bounteous; bountiful; freehanded; giving; handsome; liberal; openhanded
Context example:
her fond and openhanded grandfather
Similar:
generous (willing to give and share unstintingly)
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