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bare·hand·ed
(bâr′hăn′dĭd)adv. & adj.
With no covering on the hands: barehanded boxing.
bare′hand′ed·ness n.
barehanded
(ˌbɛəˈhændɪd)adv, adj
1. without weapons, tools, etc
2. with hands uncovered
bare•hand•ed
(ˈbɛərˈhæn dɪd)adj., adv.
1. with hands uncovered.
2. without the necessary tools, weapons, or other means.
[1400–50]
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Adj. | 1. | ![]() unarmed - (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms; "went alone and unarmed"; "unarmed peasants were shot down"; "unarmed vehicles" |