hands-free
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Professor Cobb pointed out that "Archaeologists must have their hands free while recording data, since we need to hold our trowels and brushes while digging."
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024
Shrubsole later told police: "I accept full liability. I was on the phone, it was hands free, I pressed dial and it was it."
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024
“My best ability is to be able to get a shot off and get my hands free and that comes from being a physical player,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024
With her hands free, she started singing “Dreamer,” the barbershop-pop tune that opens her second album, “Bewitched.”
From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2023
Doon dripped a bit of wax on the floor and stood his candle up in it, so he’d have both hands free.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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