Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

barehand

adverb
/ˈbɛərˈhænd/
Definition
Using the hands without any gloves or tools.
Examples
  • She caught the fish barehand while wading in the river.
  • He apologized for touching the hot pan barehand.
  • Using barehand methods, the artist molded the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
Meaning
The act of handling something directly with one’s hands, exposing the skin to the object being handled, often implying a lack of protection.
Synonyms
  • Unprotected
  • Directly
  • Without gloves