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Definition of barehanded

barehanded

/ˌbɛərˈhændɪd/
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• adjective

1

Having nothing on or in the hands; performed without the use of gloves, tools, or weapons.

Example

"The outfielder made a spectacular barehanded catch near the third-base line."

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• adverb

1

With the bare hands; without using gloves, tools, or weapons.

Example

"He pulled the stubborn weeds out of the garden bed barehanded."

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• Rhymes for barehanded

• Nearby Words

barefoot
barefooted
barehand
barehanded
bareheaded
barehipani
bareknuckle

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barehanded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barehanded
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