English Explanatory Dictionary

dead-handed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Mindless, plodding, or passive; stultifying
  2. Having very little wrist or hand action.
  3. Having limp or weak hands.
adj
  1. Red-handed; having clear evidence of guilt.
adv
  1. Red-handed, with clear evidence of guilt.

Word forms

dead-handed more dead-handed most dead-handed deadhanded

Etymology

From dead + handed.

Derived words

dead-handedness
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