adj
Meaning 1
Having or involving hands that are weak or infirm.
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Standard Lemma guide
weak-handed
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adj
Meaning 2
Weak; lacking courage and strength.
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Usage: broadly
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adj
Meaning 3
Weak; lacking courage and strength.
Selling his invested position(s) in reaction to ephemeral signs of a downturn.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, slang
Topics: business, finance
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adj
Meaning 4
Understaffed
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Usage: obsolete
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adj
Meaning 5
Poor; impoverished.
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Usage: obsolete
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adv
Meaning 6
With gun held in hands that are not braced to strengthen the grip.
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Qualifier: shooting
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adv
Meaning 7
In a weak-handed manner.
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History
Etymology
From weak + handed.