handless

[ hand-lis ]

adjective

1. without a hand or hands.
2. clumsy; awkward:

   to be handless at a task.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handless¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, handless is from the late Middle English word hand(e)les. See hand, -less

Example Sentences

The headless and handless hulk of the giant Antigonus lies sprawling, while on his body rests Antwerp castle.

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This man was called an hostler; and, as the war drags on, the number of these handless hostlers will increase.

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That Grimes part fits me like a shrinkable flannel after its first trip to a handless hand laundry.

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Miles silently pointed to the handless arm which hung at his left side.

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She was handless to interfere; the San Reve clenched her white, strong teeth to find herself so much at bay.

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