FREEHAND

freehand, freehanded

(adjective) done by hand without mechanical aids or devices; “a freehand drawing”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

freehand (not comparable)

Drawn using the hand without any helping device.

Verb

freehand (third-person singular simple present freehands, present participle freehanding, simple past and past participle freehanded)

To conduct a procedure involving use of the hands without any helping device or guide.

Source: Wiktionary


Free"-hand`, a.

Definition: Done by the hand, without support, or the guidance of instruments; as, free-hand drawing. See under Drawing.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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