freehand
1 of 2adjective
free·hand ˈfrē-ˌhand 
: done without mechanical aids or devices
freehand drawing
freehand adverb
free hand
2 of 2noun
ˈfrē-ˈhand
: freedom of action or decision
Synonyms
Noun
- authorization
- freedom
- latitude
- license
- licence
- run
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Example Sentences
Adjective She took a course in freehand drawing. Noun gave him free hand in managing the club
Recent Examples on the Web
Sean Bennett, Teen Vogue, 21 June 2018 And throughout, all kinds of brushes and tools enable an entire palette’s worth of colors to flow, stutter, twist, suffuse and fold, while freehand additions à la de Kooning — and Mr. Green’s earlier work, as well — occasionally flit about. New York Times, 16 Mar. 2017 Lisa Rein, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022 In its absence, Amazon is left with a mostly free hand to utilize brute force to meet its delivery promises. Brian Callaci, The New Republic, 25 Mar. 2022 Working one side at a time, use the concave side of your roller tool to press the screen into the groove in the frame, using your free hand to hold the screen taut to prevent bunching. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2022 My phone fit just right in the slot for easy access, giving me a free hand. Brett Williams, Men's Health, 24 May 2022 Sanders is accused of taking deliberate aim and shooting victims while using his free hand to steady his weapon, which was outfitted with a switch to fire automatically, Murphy added. William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2022 That fight ended with Elkins wrapped around Connelly like a strait jacket, punching his face from behind while Connelly uses his one free hand to throw punches over his shoulder, into Elkins’ face. Gregg Doyel, The Indianapolis Star, 19 May 2022 Raise your free hand toward the ceiling, and hold this position. Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 20 May 2021 The same can be said for this tee toss game, which is perfect for any rec room or backyard (preferably with an ice-cold cruiser in your free hand). Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 6 May 2022 See More
Adjective
On set, 19-year-old artist Chella Man felt right at home in the second floor bathroom painted by Keith Haring; both Haring and Chella use a fluid, often abstract yet heavily emotive, freehand style to express themselves. Sean Bennett, Teen Vogue, 21 June 2018 And throughout, all kinds of brushes and tools enable an entire palette’s worth of colors to flow, stutter, twist, suffuse and fold, while freehand additions à la de Kooning — and Mr. Green’s earlier work, as well — occasionally flit about. New York Times, 16 Mar. 2017 Noun
Fine said a president should have a free hand to fire an inspector general for poor performance, not just misconduct. Lisa Rein, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022 In its absence, Amazon is left with a mostly free hand to utilize brute force to meet its delivery promises. Brian Callaci, The New Republic, 25 Mar. 2022 Working one side at a time, use the concave side of your roller tool to press the screen into the groove in the frame, using your free hand to hold the screen taut to prevent bunching. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2022 My phone fit just right in the slot for easy access, giving me a free hand. Brett Williams, Men's Health, 24 May 2022 Sanders is accused of taking deliberate aim and shooting victims while using his free hand to steady his weapon, which was outfitted with a switch to fire automatically, Murphy added. William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2022 That fight ended with Elkins wrapped around Connelly like a strait jacket, punching his face from behind while Connelly uses his one free hand to throw punches over his shoulder, into Elkins’ face. Gregg Doyel, The Indianapolis Star, 19 May 2022 Raise your free hand toward the ceiling, and hold this position. Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 20 May 2021 The same can be said for this tee toss game, which is perfect for any rec room or backyard (preferably with an ice-cold cruiser in your free hand). Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 6 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1841, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1890, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
freehand
adjective or adverb
free·hand ˈfrē-ˌhand
: done without mechanical aids
a freehand drawing