Meaning of handless in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæn(d)ləs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    handless

    Definitions

    1. not skillful in physical movement especially with the hands

    Examples

    • « a bumbling mechanic »
    • « a bungling performance »
    • « ham-handed governmental interference »
    • « could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes, so handless was the poor creature- Mary H. Vorse »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    handless

    Definitions

    1. without a hand or hands

    Examples

    • « a handless war veteran »

    Antonyms

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