Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having weak hands; hence, powerless; dispirited.
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Examples
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I shot 250 out of 250 with my Glock model 20, and on a bet, shot 242 weak-handed.
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I shot 250 out of 250 with my Glock model 20, and on a bet, shot 242 weak-handed.
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We have been mealy-mouthed and weak-handed; we have trifled and temporised and the Food has grown and grown.
The Food of the Gods and how it came to Earth Herbert George 2004
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I am besides very weak-handed and the men I have are scarce able to stand the deck for want of clothing, the weather here being very cold.
John Paul Jones 9781451603996 2003
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I am besides very weak-handed and the men I have are scarce able to stand the deck for want of clothing, the weather here being very cold.
John Paul Jones 9781451603996 2003
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We were now very weak-handed; three men, besides Mr. Bedwell who was still an invalid, being ill, considerably reduced our strength; insomuch that being underweigh night and day, with only one spare man on the watch to relieve the masthead look-out, the lead, and the helm, there was great reason to fear the fatigue would very much increase the number of complaints.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 1 Phillip Parker King
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Although the negroes are not obliged to work on Saturday, yet they are in the habit of going to estates that are weak-handed, and hiring themselves out on that day.
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus American Anti-Slavery Society
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'Tis true there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily and you will see great effects; for "constant dropping wears away stones;" and "by diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable;" and "little strokes fell great oaks," as Poor
Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 Charles Herbert Sylvester
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It is true there is much to be done, and perhaps your are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for, Constant dropping wears away stones; and, By diligence and patience the mouse at in two the cable; and, Little strokes fell great oaks.
How to Get on in the World A Ladder to Practical Success Major A.R. Calhoon
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It is true, there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for
Elson Grammar School Literature v4 William H. Elson
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