Short-handed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Short-handed is an adjective meaning Alternative form of shorthanded.
Meaning
Alternative form of shorthanded.
Example Sentences
His final goal was short-handed and came with less than two minutes left.
Pearl, holding down the hostess station, explained: “Amy's helping in the kitchen—short-handed back there. Short-handed everywhere in 7.
Short-handed games are not made for beginners. If you're contemplating taking a seat in a short-handed game, the very most important thing you need to know is exactly what the skill levels are of the players.
The present Section, where the vessel sails short-handed, permits the payment of shorthand pay, but there is a clause in that contract which hoists it if the vessel sailing short-handed is due to the misconduct of any crew member.
Synonyms for short-handed
Depending on context, synonyms include inadequate, undermanned, understaffed, short-staffed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include understaffed, short-staffed, undermanned, inadequate, weakhanded, slackhanded.
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