barehanded

ˌbɛərˈhændɪd

Definition

Definition of barehanded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

no tools

Rare

without using a tool or weapon

Rare

She fought the intruder barehanded.

defenseless

unarmed

unprotected

hands uncovered

Rare

with no covering on the hands

Rare

He caught the ball barehanded.

uncovered

unprotected

Adjective

hands uncovered

Rare

having no covering on the hands

Rare

He caught the ball barehanded.

uncovered

unprotected

manual

Rare

using no tool or weapon

Rare

She fought the attacker barehanded.

empty-handed

unarmed

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of barehanded

English, bare (without covering) + hand (manual appendage)

Examples of barehanded in a sentence

The thief was apprehended barehanded by the brave bystander.
She picked up the hot pan barehanded.
The gardener pulled weeds barehanded.
She painted the wall barehanded.
The chef kneaded the dough barehanded.
The gardener pulled weeds barehanded in the field.

View all translations of barehanded

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:à mains nues, sans gants, ...
German:unbewaffnet, ohne Handschuhe, ...
Italian:a mani nude, senza strumenti, ...
Spanish:con las manos desnudas, desarmado, ...
Portuguese:de mãos nuas, com as mãos nuas, ...
Chinese:徒手地, 徒手的, ...
Japanese:素手で, 素手の, ...
Arabic:بِيَدَيْنِ عَارِيَتَيْنِ, مكشوف اليَدَيْن, ...
Hebrew:בְּיָדַיִם חֲשׂוּפוֹת, בְּיָדַיִם עֵירֹמוֹת, ...
Russian:без оружия, голый, ...
Ukrainian:голіруч, голий, ...
Hindi:खाली हाथों, नंगे हाथों, ...
Bengali:খালি হাতে, নিরাবরণ, ...
Catalan:amb les mans nues, amb les mans descobertes, ...
Czech:holýma rukama, holoruký, ...
Danish:med de bare næver, barhændet, ...
Dutch:met blote handen, handen vrij, ...
Greek:γυμνά χέρια, γυμνός, ...
Hungarian:puszta kézzel, csupasz kezű, ...
Khmer:ដោយដៃទទេ, ដៃទទេ, ...
Korean:맨손으로, 맨손의, ...
Persian:با دست خالی, دست‌برهنه, ...
Polish:gołymi rękami, bez narzędzi, ...
Portuguese (BR):sem armas, mãos nuas, ...
Romanian:cu mâinile goale, fără mănuși, ...
Swedish:utan vapen, med bara händer, ...
Thai:ด้วยมือเปล่า, ไม่มีถุงมือ, ...
Turkish:elleriyle, eldivensiz, ...
Vietnamese:bằng tay không, tay không, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of barehanded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

Adjective

Origin of barehanded

Terms related to barehanded

Examples of barehanded in a sentence

View all translations of barehanded

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery