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Barehanded Meaning in English

word

ˈbɛrˌhændɪd
BAIR-han-did
ˈbeəˌhændɪd
BAIR-han-did

Definition

Using only your hands, without gloves, tools, or any protection.

Usage & Nuances

Typically used to emphasize someone doing something tough or risky using only their hands. Common in phrases like 'catch barehanded', 'fight barehanded'. More formal than slang.

Example Sentences

He caught the snake barehanded.

basic

She fixed the fence barehanded.

basic

He climbed over the wall barehanded.

basic

He walked into the kitchen and grabbed the hot pan barehanded.

natural

Some martial artists train to fight barehanded against weapons.

natural

He wasn't afraid to fix the sharp wire barehanded—he just went for it.

natural