freehand
|free/hand|
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/ˈfriˌhænd/
🇬🇧
/ˈfriːhænd/
manual drawing
Etymology
'freehand' originates from the combination of 'free' and 'hand', where 'free' meant 'without restriction' and 'hand' referred to 'manual work'.
'freehand' evolved from the Old English word 'freo' meaning 'free' and 'hand', maintaining its meaning through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'done by hand without aid', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a drawing or sketch made without the use of guiding instruments.
His freehand was impressive, capturing the essence of the subject.
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Adjective 1
drawn or executed by hand without guiding instruments, measurements, or other aids.
She created a beautiful freehand sketch of the landscape.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 01:51