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Definition of "weak-handed" [weak-handed]

  • Having weak hands; hence, powerless; dispirited.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "weak-handed" in a sentence
  • "I shot 250 out of 250 with my Glock model 20, and on a bet, shot 242 weak-handed."
  • "We have been mealy-mouthed and weak-handed; we have trifled and temporised and the Food has grown and grown."
  • "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."